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Paddywax Recalls Fragrance Diffusers Due to Violation of the FHSA Labeling Requirements

  • Paddywax Ocean Tide with Sea Salt Fragrance Diffuser/Tester
  • Paddywax Blood Orange with Bergamot Fragrance Diffuser/Tester
  • Paddywax Blood Orange with Bergamot Fragrance Diffuser/Tester
Name of Product:
Paddywax Fragrance Diffusers
Hazard:
The label on the diffusers violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) by omitting the presence of petroleum distillates. Petroleum distillates pose an aspiration hazard if swallowed.
Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
June 20, 2013
Units:
About 2,100
Consumer Contact

Paddywax toll-free at (888) 442-3088 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at customer.service@paddywax.com  or go online at www.paddywax.com and click on Recall for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

The recall includes ECO and RELISH Paddywax diffusers sold in three fragrances. Fragrances include ECO Blood Orange with Bergamot, ECO Grapefruit with Coriander and RELISH Ocean Tide with Sea Salt. The diffusers were sold in a solid tan cylinder-shaped container measuring about 11-inches high by 2-3/4 inch diameter. The diffuser includes a green or blue glass vase and evaporating diffuser sticks. "Paddywax" and the fragrance name are printed on the front of the cylinder. 

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the diffusers and move out of reach of children and pets. Contact Paddywax for instructions on returning unopened containers and disposal of opened containers to receive a replacement product.  

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Small gift shops, grocery, pharmacy, plant nurseries and spas nationwide and online at www.Paddywax.com from January 2013 through April 2013 for about $28.
Importer:

Paddywax LLC, of Franklin, Tenn. 

Manufacturer

Paddywax LLC, of Franklin, Tenn. 

Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
13-223

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