May
19, 2004
Name
of Product: Snowman
Nightlight Diffuser
Units:
333,000
Manufacturer/Importer:
Cosmos
Gifts Corporation, of Dallas, Texas
Hazard:
The scented
oil can drip causing the nightlight base to crack or break, exposing electrical
wire or metal parts inside the nightlight, thus causing a potential shock
hazard. There is also a risk of cuts if the nightlight breaks.
Description: The diffuser nightlight has
a white plastic base. A porcelain snowman attaches to the plastic nightlight to
cover the nightlight bulb. The nightlight comes with winter holly scented oil
that is placed in the snowman’s top hat.
Sold
by: Independent
Avon sales representatives and the Avon Web site from August 2003 through
December 2003 for $10 to $15.
Manufactured
In: China
Remedy:
Consumers
can get a free replacement nightlight base that will not crack or break from
the oil. Known purchasers are being sent direct mail notification of this
recall.
Consumer Contact: Call Cosmos Gift Corporation toll-free at (866) 348-9749 anytime to order a replacement nightlight base.