''Hello Kitty'', Plaque Removing Toothbrush, Model HK70W. Powered toothbrush.
FDA Recall Z-0847-03 · Posted 2003-05-20
Recalling FirmEmerson Radio Corp.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJEQ
Date Initiated2003-04-09
Date Terminated2004-10-26
Product Quantity48,830
Reason for Recall
Powered toothbrushes are exploding due to gas build-up.
Firm Action
Telephone calls were initiated on 4/9/2003 to Emerson''s customers by their sales personnel. Instructions were to remove from the store shelves and return to Emerson.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Product was distributed nationwide to primarily Target stores, Toys R Us and Kids R Us as well as a small number of retail establishments. NASCAR Model NC70 was only distributed to Target Stores.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.