Gillette Recalls Venus Simply3 Disposable Razors Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

Recall date

June 27, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

19154

Brand / firm

The Gillette Company LLC, of Boston, Mass.

Sold / distributed

Food, drug, and mass merchandise stores nationwide from January 2019 through May 2019 for between $6 and $10.

Why it was recalled

A problem during manufacturing resulted in the misalignment of the blades in the razors, posing a higher risk of cuts during normal use.

What was recalled

This recall involves Venus Simply3 disposable razors. The razors come in pink, purple, and yellow colors and were sold in two types of packages: a Venus Simply3 Disposable Razor 4-pack and a Daisy 12+1 Venus Simply3 Bonus Pack which included one free Venus Simply3 razor. The ten digit lot code can be found on the right or left side of the plastic package. The UPC number can be found inside the package adjacent to the bar code. Venus Simply3" - 4 count pack razors Lot numbers: 9003A17400 and 9007A17400 UPC: 047400315358 Daisy 12 + 1 Venus Simply3 razors Lot number: 9009A17400 UPC: 047400300712

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Venus Simply3 razors and contact Gillette to receive a postage-paid return label to return the razors and receive a voucher for a replacement.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.