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Misty Mate Recalls Hand-Held Personal Misters

  • Misty Mate 2.5 ounce high pressure personal mister
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.
Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
May 13, 2014
Units:
About 9,000
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

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled personal mister and return it to Misty Mate for a refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

Misty Mate has received two reports of incidents involving shattered personal misters, including a report of minor lacerations.

Sold Exclusively At:
Hibbet Sports stores nationwide from May 2013 through July 2013 for about $8.
Importer:

Misty Mate Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.

Manufacturer

Misty Mate Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
14-175

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