Reckitt Recalls AirWick Fresh Linen and Fresh Water Aerosol Air Fresheners Due to Injury and Laceration Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 23-035 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 3, 2022
- Brand
- Reckitt
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- AirWick Fresh New Day® aerosol air fresheners - "Fresh Linen" and "Fresh Waters" scents
- Hazard
- Injury and Laceration Hazards
- Hazard type
- Laceration and cutsPoisoning and toxic substances
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 67,000
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- November 3, 2022
What was recalled
This recall involves AirWick Fresh New Day aerosol air fresheners in 8-ounce aerosol cans in "Fresh Linen" scent (blue and white can, white cap, green Airwick logo, UPC 0-62338-74734-7) and "Fresh Waters" scent (green and white can, white cap, green Airwick logo, UPC 0-62338-77002-4) with batch code B22077-NJ and date code 18/03/22. The batch and date codes are printed on the bottom of the can, and the UPC is printed on the rear label, adjacent to the barcode.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- AirWick Fresh New Day® aerosol air fresheners - "Fresh Linen" and "Fresh Waters" scents · About 67,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Grocery, mass merchandisers, hardware, home improvement, drug stores and other stores nationwide, including Dollar Tree, True Value and Cumberland Farms between March 2022 and September 2022 for about $1.25.; RB Manufacturing LLC "Reckitt", of Parsippany, New Jersey.
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received five incident reports including two reports of the can leaking, two reports of the can rupturing and one report of both the can leaking and rupturing. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Reckitt at 800-228-4722 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or visit www.airwick.us/Voluntary-Recall or www.airwick.us and click on "Product Recall" at the top of the page to receive a voucher for a free replacement Fresh New Day aerosol air freshener.
Recall history and context
Reckitt appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Reckitt 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?
AirWick Fresh New Day® aerosol air fresheners - "Fresh Linen" and "Fresh Waters" scents (About 67,000 units). This recall involves AirWick Fresh New Day aerosol air fresheners in 8-ounce aerosol cans in "Fresh Linen" scent (blue and white can, white cap, green Airwick logo, UPC 0-62338-74734-7) and "Fresh Waters" scent (green and white can, white cap, green Airwick logo, UPC 0-62338-77002-4) with batch code B22077-NJ and date code 18/03/22.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Injury and Laceration Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air fresheners, wrap the product in several layers of paper, and dispose in accordance with state and local requirements. Use caution to avoid skin and eye contact if the can appears to be leaking. Reckitt is offering consumers a voucher for a free replacement Fresh New Day aerosol air freshener. Consumers should contact Reckitt to submit a photo of the recalled…
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 3, 2022. 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.