Nu Skin Recalls Mist Diffusers Due to Risk of Mold Exposure (Recall Alert)

Mist diffusers

Date of Recall

2016-07-21

CPSC Release Number

16-758

Manufactured In

Hong Kong

Units

About 44,000 (in addition, about 4,800 were sold in Canada and 400 were sold in Mexico)

Distributor

Nu Skin Enterprises Inc., of Provo, Utah

Manufacturer

Puzhen Life Co. Limited

Sold By

www.nuskin.com from January 2015 through March 2016 for about $165.

Problem/Hazard

Mold can develop on the product, posing a health risk to individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

Description

This recall involves Nu Skin Epoch mist diffusers. The diffuser is a plastic bowl with a glass lid and bamboo trim ring, used to diffuse essential oils. "Nu Skin" is engraved in the bamboo on the side of the product. The white and tan diffusers are 6.5 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches in height. The recalled lot numbers are PZ11351, PZ17051, PZ21551, PZ03151 and PZ03451. The lot number is printed on the white plastic on the bottom of the product.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mist diffusers and contact Nu Skin for instructions to inspect the product for mold and for a free replacement mist diffuser if mold is identified. Nu Skin is contacting purchasers of the product directly.

Consumer Contact

Nu Skin at 800-487-1000 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.nuskin.com, select United States, click the Contact link at the bottom of the page and then click on Recall for more information.

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