Moderate Recalled January 16, 2013 About 168,000 units Updated January 15, 2015

Target Recalls Hand-Held Air Misters Due to Injury Hazard

Laceration

The hazard

The Air Mister can shatter during use, posing an injury hazard.

Incidents reported: Target has received three reports of incidents of misters shattering, including one in which a consumer received lacerations.

What to do now

Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled misters and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

Contact: Target Guest Relations, at (800) 440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.target.com, click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page, and then select Sports, Outdoor and Recreation.

About this recall

The recall is for hand-held devices designed to spray a mist for personal cooling. The Air Misters are 8 inches tall and hold 2 ounces of water at the "Fill" line. They are clear plastic cylinders with colored tops and bases. The tops and bases come in black, blue, green and pink. A nylon carrying strap is attached to the tops. Instructions for use are written in white lettering on the outside of the clear plastic cylinder.

Product photos

The Air Misters can shatter during use, posing an injury hazard.
The Air Misters can shatter during use, posing an injury hazard.

Photos: U.S. CPSC