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Consumer product recall

Archived – Method Air Enhancer (non-aerosol room spray)

Starting date:
March 1, 2008
Posting date:
March 1, 2008
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items, Miscellaneous
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Contamination
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001645

Affected products

Method Air Enhancer (non-aerosol room spray)

Product description

The product is approximately 150mL (5 oz) and is a non-aerosol spray.

The following Air Enhancer Sprays are part of this recall:

  • Air Enhancer Lavender Lemongrass (UPC 817939003435)
  • Air Enhancer Sweet Water (UPC 817939003459)
  • Air Enhancer Vanilla Apple (UPC 817939003428)
  • Air Enhancer Grapefruit Pear (UPC 817939003411)
  • Air Enhancer Eucalyptus Mint (UPC 817939003466)
  • Air Freshener Gingerbread Spice (UPC 817939003503)
  • Air Freshener Fig (UPC 817939003510)
  • Air Enhancer Cut Grass (UPC 817939003404))
  • Air Enhancer Fresh Lychee (UPC 817939003398)
  • Air Enhancer Freesia Blossom (UPC 817939003442)
  • Air Enhancer Lavender Lemongrass (UPC 817939004678) Bi
  • Air Enhancer Sweet Water-BiLi (UPC 81793900470)
  • Air Enhancer Lavender Lemongrass UK (UPC 817939005484)
  • Air Enhancer Sweet Water UK (UPC 817939005507)

Hazard identified

Testing done by the company identified a contaminant in the formula.

Test results indicate this contamination is not harmful to healthy people, but there is some potential that it could be harmful to certain people with compromised immune systems.

The company has received no reports of injury or illness linked to use of this product from consumers.

None of the firm's other air care products are part of this recall.

Number sold

26,000 units sold in Canada

Time period sold

Sold since August 2007.

Companies

Importer
Method Products Inc.
San Francisco
UNITED STATES
http://www.methodhome.com
Retailer
Canadian Tire Corporation Limited
Toronto
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-387-8803
Retailer
London Drugs
Retailer
Safeway Canada

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What you should do

Consumers are advised to discontinue use of this product.

Please immediately discard any of the affected recalled products along with your other refuse.

Consumers may email a picture of the product or their receipt for the product to the company and receive a coupon for other Method products. The recalled products may also be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Method Consumer Services Contact Information:
Katie Molinari
tel:415.568.4631
email: katie@methodhome.com
toll free number: 866-9-method; extension 231

Consumers may additionally visit the company's website or contact the company at the following address:

637 Commercial St
Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94602