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Toys & Games/Outdoor Toys

Target Recalls Hand-Held Air Misters Due to Injury Hazard

Agency Publication Date: January 16, 2013
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Summary

Target is recalling approximately 168,000 hand-held Air Misters because the device can shatter while being used, posing a serious risk of injury. The recall follows three reports of the misters shattering, including one incident that resulted in a consumer receiving cuts (lacerations). These 8-inch tall personal cooling devices were sold in black, blue, green, and pink at Target stores nationwide between February and May 2012 for about $2.50. Consumers should immediately stop using these misters and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

Risk

The pressurized clear plastic cylinder can spontaneously shatter during operation. This can project plastic shards toward the user, which has already caused at least one laceration injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately identify if you own one of these Air Misters by checking for an 8-inch tall clear plastic cylinder with a black, blue, green, or pink top and base.
  2. Verify the product by looking for white lettering on the outside of the clear cylinder that includes instructions for use and a 'Fill' line for 2 ounces of water.
  3. Stop using the recalled Air Mister immediately to avoid the risk of the device shattering.
  4. Return the product to any Target store location to receive a full refund of the purchase price.
  5. For additional information, contact Target Guest Relations at (800) 440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.target.com and click on 'Product Recalls' at the bottom of the page.
  6. For further questions or to report a new incident, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full 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.

Affected Products

Product: Air Mister (2-oz)
Date Ranges: Sold between February 2012 and May 2012

Product Images

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

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

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13097
Status: Active
Sold By: Target stores nationwide from February 2012 to May 2012 for approximately $2.50.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 168,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
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.
Agency Last Updated: January 15, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response