CPSC, SC Johnson Announce Recall of Glade® Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners
Source: CPSC Recall #02144
Recall Date
2002-04-19
Manufacturer
SC Johnson, of Racine, Wisc.
Units Affected
About 2.5 million
Products Involved
Glade® Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners
Hazard
These Extra Outlet PlugIns® may have been misassembled during manufacture, which could pose a risk of fire.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug the air fresheners and contact SC Johnson for free, full value replacement coupons or a refund.
Reported Injuries
SC Johnson has received five reports of misassembly and no reports of injury or property damage.
Sold At
Grocery and retail stores nationwide sold the air fresheners, between January 2002 and April 2002, for between $4 and $5.
Full Recall Description
The Glade® Extra Outlet Scented Oil electric air fresheners come in two fragrances, Sky Breeze™ and Mystical Garden™. The air fresheners have a unique rotating plug-thru outlet, which allows other electrical devices to be used in the same outlet as the plug-in. The rotating outlet says "15 Amps Max" on the front and has a yellow disk on the back. The Extra Outlet Scented Oil units have a model number "SCJ079" on the back. No other products, sold under the Glade® PlugIns® brand names, are part of the recall.
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