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CHICAGO, USA – The maker of Banana Boat sunscreen recalled 23 spray-on products Friday, October 19, saying there was a risk they could catch fire on one’s skin, after reports of 5 people being burned in the US and Canada.
Energizer Holdings said it was recalling its popular continuous spray sunscreen “due to a potential risk of product igniting on the skin if contact is made with a source of ignition before the product is completely dry.”
It cited a likely problem with the size of the spray valve opening that allows more of the volatile product to be sprayed on the skin than usual.
“As a result, the product is taking longer to dry on the skin than is typical with other continuous sprays.
“If a consumer comes into contact with a flame or spark prior to complete drying of the product on the skin, there is a potential for the product to ignite.”
The 4 incidents reported in the United States and one in Canada involved the use of the company’s Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SPF 30 and 50 products.
St Louis, Missouri-based Energizer said it is voluntarily removing the products from retail outlets, and notifying stores to stop selling them.
It warned that anyone using spray-on sun care products should not apply them while smoking or in proximity to flames or sparks. – Agence France-Presse
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