At least 263,000 glittered phone cases distributed by MixBin
Electronics have been recalled over fears they may cause skin irritation
and chemical burns. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission
Aug. 2 (UPI) -- A distributor of
glittered iPhone cases sold at major retailers is recalling the product
over fears it has caused skin irritation and burns.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission posted a notice
Tuesday with details of the recall. MixBin Electronics of Hamilton,
N.J., distributed the phone cases, decorated with liquid glitter inside
the plastic casing, and is offering a full refund to customers.
According to the commission's notice, there have been 24 instances
worldwide of reported skin irritation or chemical burns linked to the
product. Among those cases, one consumer said she suffered burns and
swelling throughout her body. Another customer said they suffered such a
bad burn that it caused permanent scarring.
MixBin said on its website that cracked cases and leaking liquid glitter may cause those types of injuries.
The recalled MixBin models have been sold on the company's website, Amazon.com and at Nordstrom Rack, Victoria's Secret, Henri Bendel and Tony Burch stores. They have also been sold on websites for Victoria's Secret and Henri Bendel.
At least 263,000 recalled cases were sold for between $15 and $65 from October 2015 through this June
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