WASHINGTON -- The W.E. Bassett Company is recalling 220,000 eyelash curlers because the plastic handles can detach and cause injury to the eyes and face.
The Shelton, Conn.-based company says 11 injuries have been reported, including abrasions, contusions and bruising in and around the eye.
The "Frosted Grip" eyelash curlers have pink-plastic handles and are sold with a rubber refill pad.
They were sold under various brand names including TRIM and Salon Plus.
There are no identifying marks on the eyelash curler, but item numbers are printed on the packaging.
Item numbers involved in the recall include 5-87B (sold at Wal-Mart, CVS and Shopko), 5-87RA (sold at Rite Aid) and 5-87S (sold at Kroger).
The eyelash curlers were sold nationwide from September 2003 to June 2004 for $3 to $4.
They were sold at CVS, Meijer, Kroger, Rite Aid, SaveMart, Shopko, and Wal-Mart stores.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact W.E. Bassett for a prepaid mailer to return the eyelash curler for a free replacement and a $5 off coupon for any TRIM product.
For more information, consumers can call (877) 929-1933 or visit the company's
Web site.
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