A massive recall of about one million <"https://www.yourlawyer.com/practice_areas/product_liability">Redken Spray Mousse Foam Cans has been initiated following many reports of the product rupturing and posing an injury hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced.
The defective Redken Spray Mousse Foam Cans were manufactured in the United States by Redken 5th Avenue NYC of New York, New York and were sold at hair salons and beauty supply stores, nationwide, from January 1998 through February 2011 for between $4 and $16.
The aerosol container’s liner can corrode over time, posing a risk of the cans rupturing and expelling its contents. To date, Redken has received 41 reports of cans rupturing. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Redken Guts 10 Volume Spray Mousse Foam sold in 10.58- and 2-ounce size cans. The hair styling product was sold in a silver container with black writing. “Redken” and “10” are printed on the front of the product. The product can be identified by a lot code printed on the bottom of the can. Lot codes included in this recall include:
• Any can with lot codes that does not contain a G or H as the third digit
• Any can with the following lot codes: 32G10Y, 32G11Y, 32G20Y, 32G21Y, 32G23Y, 32G40Y, 32G41Y, 32G60Y, 32G61Y, 32G62Y, 32G70Y
Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled mousse, record the product’s lot code, and discard the contents by spraying it into a waste container in a well ventilated area. Prior to disposing of the container, consumers should obtain the lot code from the container and contact Redken for information on receiving a refund of the purchase price.
Redken can be reached, toll-free, at 1.888.241.9504 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, or at the firm’s website at www.redken.com
