About 67,000 AirWick aerosol air fresheners are being recalled in the U.S. due to an injury and laceration hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns.
Both the AireWick ‘Fresh New Day’ air freshener, which features ‘Fresh Linen’ and ‘Fresh Waters’ scents, was being recalled. These batches of aerosol air fresheners are missing a corrosion inhibitor, which can lead to corrosion and rupture of the metal can and expulsion of the contents, posing risks of injury and lacerations. In addition, corrosion of the container may cause leakage, which poses a risk of skin and eye irritation on contact.
The recall also includes eight-ounce aerosol cans in its ‘Fresh Linen’ scent (blue and white can, white lid, green Airwick logo, UPC 0-62338-74734-7) and ‘Fresh Linen’ scent (blue and white can, white lid, green Airwick logo, UPC 0-62338-74734-7) and ‘Fresh Linen’ scent. Fresh Waters‘ (green and white can, white lid, green Airwick logo, UPC 0-62338-77002-4) with lot code B22077-NJ and date code 03/18/22. The lot and date codes are printed on the bottom of the can, and the UPC is printed on the back label, adjacent to the bar code, according to the CPSC.
So far, the CPSC said no injuries have been reported. However, five incident reports have been issued, including two from the leaking can, two from the rupturing can and one from the leaking and ruptured cans. However, consumers have been advised to stop using the recalled air fresheners. They should wrap the product in several layers of paper and dispose of it in accordance with state and local requirements.
Finally, Reckitt, the company that is handling the recall, is offering consumers a coupon for a free replacement Fresh New Day aerosol air freshener.
