Avon Recalls Ergonomic Eyelash Curler Due to Eye Injury Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #14174
Recall Date
2014-05-13
Manufacturer
Avon Products, Inc., Freeport, NY
Units Affected
About 478,000 in the United States and 41,795 in Canada
Products Involved
Ergonomic Eyelash Curler
Hazard
The eyelash curler can break, exposing a metal pin, which poses an eye injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ergonomic Eyelash Curler and return it to Avon in exchange for either a refund or a Mega Effects Mascara.
Reported Injuries
Avon has received 24 reports of the Ergonomic Eyelash Curler breaking, including six reports of the spring breaking. These 24 incidents include 13 reports of injury, including three for which the consumer received medical attention.
Sold At
Independent Avon sales representatives or online at www.avon.com from January 2007 through April 2014 for about $5.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves an Avon Ergonomic Eyelash Curler which is silver with black ergonomic finger grips. The word Avon is engraved in the silver upper lash curling bar. The recalled curler has the Avon model number F3093441 which can be found on the product's box.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28