Moderate Recalled February 28, 2006 About 438,000 units (about 50,000 of which have been purchased by consumers) units Updated May 14, 2024

Unilever Recalls Dove Facial Cleansing Massager after Nine Reports of Minor Injuries

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The hazard

The cleansing pillows on this device can loosen or dislodge during use and then the SkinVitalizer can cause minor scratches to the skin.

Incidents reported: Unilever has received 33 reports of cleansing pillows from the SkinVitalizer falling off of the device. Unilever has received nine reports of consumers who have experienced minor scratches while using the product. No serious injuries have been reported.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Unilever for information on receiving a full refund. Unilever will provide all shipping charges for returned SkinVitalizer units.

Contact: Contact Unilever at (800) 896-9479 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site www.dove.com

About this recall

The recall involves a white hand-held Facial Cleansing Massager wand that is intended for use with Dove Cleansing Pillows. When turned on, the unit vibrates. This notice applies to all units and all codes of the SkinVitalizer. No other Dove products or Dove Facial Cleansing pillows are involved in this recall.

Product photos

Recalled Facial Cleansing Massager
Recalled Facial Cleansing Massager

Photos: U.S. CPSC