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260K Liquid Glitter iPhone Cases Recalled After Reports of Skin Irritation and Chemical Burns
MixBin Electronics has recalled about 263,000 iPhone cases that were filled with liquid glitter, following "at least" 24 reports of users facing skin irritations, being burned, and even getting permanently scarred after the cases broke and the liquids seeped out. The cases were sold by Amazon, Henri Bendel, Tory Burch, Nordstrom Rack, Victoria's Secret, and MixBin itself, and were for the iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 7 (via Consumerist).
In the recall notice, MixBin said that customers "should immediately stop using" the cases in question and contact the company for a full refund. The glitter-filled cases focused on in the recall were sold both in physical retail locations and online from October 2015 through June 2017, ranging in price from $15 to $65. On the list of recalled cases, 16 of the units came from Victoria's Secret.
Among the 263,000 worldwide units that are being recalled, 11,400 were sold in Canada and 400 were sold in Mexico. To see the full list of the recalled MixBin Electronics cases, including model numbers, UPC codes, and descriptions, check out the notice on the Consumer Product Safety Commission's website.
In the recall notice, MixBin said that customers "should immediately stop using" the cases in question and contact the company for a full refund. The glitter-filled cases focused on in the recall were sold both in physical retail locations and online from October 2015 through June 2017, ranging in price from $15 to $65. On the list of recalled cases, 16 of the units came from Victoria's Secret.
This recall involves all liquid glitter mobile phone cases for iPhone 6, 6s and 7. The cases contain liquid and glitter that are floating in the plastic case. They were sold in various styles and colors and measure about 5.5 inches by 2.75 inches.There are 24 reports worldwide discovered so far, 19 of which were in the United States, and they reference "skin irritation" and "chemical burns" suffered by the users. MixBin mentioned that one user reported "permanent scarring from a chemical burn," while another said she suffered "chemical burns and swelling to her leg, face, neck, chest, upper body and hands."
Among the 263,000 worldwide units that are being recalled, 11,400 were sold in Canada and 400 were sold in Mexico. To see the full list of the recalled MixBin Electronics cases, including model numbers, UPC codes, and descriptions, check out the notice on the Consumer Product Safety Commission's website.
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16 months ago
It's like a horror movie written by a fashionista conveying the dangers of bad taste.
16 months ago
I love mine. It's embarrassing, but watching the glitter fall in slow-mo is ultra-relaxing. Plus the fact I have one of this is really hilarious and amuses me to no end.
16 months ago
One might say you were burned already if you purchased one of these gaudy abominations
16 months ago
You'd think they would use something nontoxic for the liquid. Isn't this a no-brained?
16 months ago
You'd think they would use something nontoxic for the liquid. Isn't this a no-brained?
I would have assumed something like water or light oil.
16 months ago
This is crazy on so many levels. What is the liquid in the case? Also, who thinks its a good idea to wrap an expensive electronic device in a liquid-filled case?
16 months ago
People drop phones, cases crack, how can they not leak? Unless you fill them with something that would cause no harm, don't make them.
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