Misty Mate Recalls Hand-Held Personal Misters Due to Risk of Laceration; Sold Exclusively at Hibbet Sports

Manufacturer: Misty Mate Inc.

Product: Misty 2.5 High Pressure Personal Misters

Hazard: The mister can shatter during use, posing a risk of laceration to the consumer.

Injuries: Misty Mate has received two reports of incidents involving shattered personal misters, including a report of minor lacerations.

Description: This recall involves Misty Mate 2.5 ounce high pressure personal misters. The air misters are approximately 8 inches tall and are designed to spray a mist of water for personal cooling. They have a clear plastic cylinder to hold water, blue base and top and a nylon carrying strap attached to the top. The cylinder measures between 1.25- and 1.5-inches in diameter. A horizontal line with the word “fill” is printed on the cylinder.

Remedy: Refund

Sold At: Hibbet Sports stores nationwide from May 2013 through July 2013 for about $8.

Units: About 9,000

Consumer Contact: Misty Mate at (800) 233-6478 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.mistymate.com and click “Press Releases” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Company Website: www.mistymate.com

CPSC Recall Notice: www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Misty-Mate-Recalls-Hand-Held-Personal-Misters/