Health & Fitness
AirWick Products Recalled In NJ Due To Injury, Laceration Risk
AirWick's manufacturer issued the recall, citing potential hazards after a safety component was left out of the cans during production.
NEW JERSEY - AirWick manufacturer Reckitt issued a voluntary recall of its 8-ounce aerosol cans in two different scents on Thursday, citing potential hazards after a vital safety component was left out of the cans during production.
The recall affects about 67,000 units of AirWick Fresh New Day® aerosol air fresheners in Fresh Waters and Fresh Linen scents with batch code B22077-NJ2, which were sold at U.S. and Caribbean retailers between March and September 2022, AirWick said in a statement.
The date code of the recalled air fresheners is 18/03/22 and is printed on the bottom of the can. The UPC codes are UPC 0-62338-74734-7(Fresh Linen) and UPC 0-62338-77002-4 (Fresh Waters).
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“If your can is not marked with B22077 – NJ 2, it is not part of the recall,” the company said.
The affected products are missing a corrosion inhibitor, which can result in a rupture of the metal aerosol can, causing injury and laceration hazards, the company said. Corrosion of the metal can can also lead to leakage, which can cause skin and eye irritation.
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Five incident reports have been filed so far with Parsippany-based Reckitt, including two reports of leaking cans, two reports of rupturing cans and one report of both a leaking and rupturing can, the company said. No injuries have been reported.
“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air fresheners,” AirWick said. “Wrap the product in several layers of paper and dispose in accordance with state and local requirements. Use caution to avoid skin and eye contact if the can appears to be leaking. Please contact Reckitt to receive a voucher for a free replacement Fresh New Day air freshener upon confirmation of recalled product disposal.”
New Jersey customers can call Reckitt at 1-800-228-4722 (Monday- Friday, 9 am-5 pm ET) to receive a voucher for a free replacement Fresh New Day aerosol air freshener. Consumers will be required to email Reckitt a photo of the recalled can showing the batch code and then dispose of the can.
Those with questions can reach out to Reckitt’s Consumer Relations Hotline Number at 1-800-228-4722 (Monday- Friday, 9 am-5 pm ET).
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