Reckitt recalls 67,000 cans of Air Wick air fresheners  posing injury, laceration hazards

*The company urges consumers to immediately stop using the recalled air fresheners, wrap the can in several layers of paper, and dispose same in accordance with state and local requirements

Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect

Reckitt of Parsippany, in New Jersey, United States, is recalling about 67,000 cans of AirWick Fresh New Day aerosol air fresheners – “Fresh Linen” and “Fresh Waters” scents.

Reckitt said a single batch of the aerosol air fresheners is missing a corrosion inhibitor, which can lead to corrosion and rupture of the metal can and expulsion of the contents, posing injury and laceration hazards to consumers.

Corrosion of the container may result in leakage, posing a risk of skin and eye irritation upon contact,  agency report said.

The manufacturing firm noted it had received five reports, including two of the can leaking, two of the can rupturing, and one report of the can both leaking and rupturing.

However, no injuries have been reported this far, report stated.

ConsumerConnect learnt this recall involves AirWick Fresh New Day aerosol air fresheners in 8-ounce aerosol cans in “Fresh Linen” scent (blue and white can, white cap, green Airwick logo, UPC 0-62338-74734-7) and “Fresh Waters” scent (green and white can, white cap, green Airwick logo, UPC 0-62338-77002-4) with batch code B22077-NJ and date code 18/03/22.

The batch and date codes are printed on the bottom of the can, and the UPC is printed on the rear label, next to the barcode.

The air fresheners, manufactured in the US were sold at grocery, mass merchandisers, hardware, home improvement, drug stores and other stores across the American country.

These include Dollar Tree, True Value and Cumberland Farms from March to September 2022 for about $1.2, according to report.

As regards what to do, the company urges consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air fresheners, wrap the can 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.

Reckitt is offering consumers a voucher for a free replacement Fresh New Day aerosol air freshener.

Consumers should contact Reckitt to submit a photo of the recalled can, along with their contact information and written confirmation that they will dispose of the can to receive a voucher for a free replacement.

Consumers may contact Reckitt on (800) 228-4722 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) or online at www.airwick.us/Voluntary-Recall for more information.

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