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Avon Recalls Ergonomic Eyelash Curler Due to Eye Injury Hazard

Recall 14-174 · May 13, 2014 · Avon

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ergonomic Eyelash Curler and return it to Avon in exchange for either a refund or a Mega Effects Mascara.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
14-174 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 13, 2014
Brand
Avon
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Ergonomic Eyelash Curler
Hazard
Eye Injury Hazard
Remedy
Replace, Refund
Units
About 478,000 in the United States and 41,795 in Canada
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
January 9, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves an Avon Ergonomic Eyelash Curler which is silver with black ergonomic finger grips. The word Avon is engraved in the silver upper lash curling bar. The recalled curler has the Avon model number F3093441 which can be found on the product's box.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Ergonomic Eyelash Curler · About 478,000 in the United States and 41,795 in Canada units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Independent Avon sales representatives or online at www.avon.com from January 2007 through April 2014 for about $5.; Avon Products, Inc., Freeport, NY.

Injuries or incidents reported

Avon has received 24 reports of the Ergonomic Eyelash Curler breaking, including six reports of the spring breaking. These 24 incidents include 13 reports of injury, including three for which the consumer received medical attention.

Consumer contact

Avon Products toll-free at (877) 217-5076 (English) or (877) 217-5077 (Español) from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.avon.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page.

Recall history and context

Avon appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Avon recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Ergonomic Eyelash Curler (About 478,000 in the United States and 41,795 in Canada units). This recall involves an Avon Ergonomic Eyelash Curler which is silver with black ergonomic finger grips.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Eye Injury Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ergonomic Eyelash Curler and return it to Avon in exchange for either a refund or a Mega Effects Mascara.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 9, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.