Liquid glitter iPhone cases

CPSC Recall #17-196 — August 1, 2017

Recall Summary

Recall Number17-196
Recall DateAugust 1, 2017
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedAbout 263,000 (in addition, 11, 400 were sold in Canada and 400 in Mexico)
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Amazon
Henri Bendel
MixBin
Nordstrom Rack
Tory Burch and Victoria’s Secret stores nationwide and online from October 2015 through June 2017 for between $15 and $65.

Product

Liquid glitter iPhone cases

Description

This recall involves all liquid glitter mobile phone cases for iPhone 6, 6s and 7. The cases contain liquid and glitter that are floating in the plastic case. They were sold in various styles and colors and measure about 5.5 inches by 2.75 inches. The model number and UPC can be found on the product’s packaging.Retailer(s)Model Number / UPC CodeDescriptionPhotoAmazon MBH17-050-C1 / 856472006930Rose GoldMBH17-050-C3-O1 / 56472006947ClearMixBin Nordstrom Rack MBH17-050-C3-O2 / 56472006923SilverMBH17-050-C2 / 856472006916BlackHenri Bendel1000281939/400000648538Party Girls0000300133/400001881675Girl with Heart0000300729/400001992357Center StripeTory Burch36246 / 190041337545 Island ConfettiVictoria’s Secret  22981035 / 667540177601Holiday Snow23136828 / 667541590553Bombshell Ombre Snow23142231 / 667541621530SnowStyle: 23141657         UPC: 667541763834Star23244791 / 667542590262Clear Sparkling 23239365 / 667542590255Gold23186945 / 667542076001Waterfall Pink 23186946 / 667542076018Waterfall Pink (larger) 23273349 / 667542836421Lip Snow23273348 / 667542836414Stripe + Pink23305194 / 667543128648Paris Snow23305192 / 667543128624Leopard Snow23305195 / 667543128655XO Victoria Multi23305191 / 667543128617Electroplated Silver23305193 / 667543128631Icons 23314726 / 667543220533Electroplated Silver (larger)

Hazard

Liquid and glitter can leak out of the cases, causing skin irritation and burns to consumers.

Incidents & Injuries

There have been 24 reports worldwide of skin irritation or chemical burns, including 19 in the U.S. One consumer reported permanent scarring from a chemical burn and another consumer reported chemical burns and swelling to her leg, face, neck, chest, upper body and hands. 

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cases and contact MixBin Electronics for a full refund.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.