Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of product: Misty 2.5 High Pressure Personal Misters
Hazard: The mister can shatter during use, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.
Consumer Contact: Misty Mate at (800) 233-6478 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.mistymate.com and click “Press Releases” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 9,000
Description: This recall involves Misty Mate 2.5 ounce high pressure personal misters. The air misters are approximately 8 inches tall and are designed to spray a mist of water for personal cooling. They have a clear plastic cylinder to hold water, blue base and top and a nylon carrying strap attached to the top. The cylinder measures between 1.25- and 1.5-inches in diameter. A horizontal line with the word “fill” is printed on the cylinder.
Incidents/Injuries: Misty Mate has received two reports of incidents involving shattered personal misters, including a report of minor lacerations.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled personal mister and return it to Misty Mate for a refund.
Sold exclusively at: Hibbet Sports stores nationwidefrom May 2013 through July 2013 for about $8.
Manufacturer: Misty Mate Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
Manufactured in: China
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Source: cpsc.gov
