Product recall

  • Published
  • By 49th Medical Group
  • Public Health
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. --  Energizer Holdings Inc. announced Oct. 23 that it is initiating a voluntary market withdrawal of the continuous spray Banana Boat sun care products due to potential risk of product igniting on the skin if contact is made with a source of ignition before the product is completely dry. The spray valve opening of the affected products dispenses more than is typical in the industry for continuous sun care sprays. As a result, the product is taking longer to dry on the skin than is typical with other continuous sprays. If a consumer comes into contact with a flame or spark prior to complete drying of the product on the skin, there is a potential of the product to ignite.

Energizer has received four reports of adverse events involving burns associated with the use of the Banana Boat SPORT Ultramist SPF 30 and 50 products in the United States, and even in Canada. Consumer safety is the primary objective of Energizer and therefore it has voluntarily initiated this market withdrawal. With the safety concern identified, Energizer expects to offer new Banana Boat continuous spray products shortly.

Consumers who have purchased any of the following products listed below are advised not to use them. Consumers with questions or complaints regarding the affected products can contact Energizer by calling Consumer Affairs at 1-800-SAFESUN (1-800-723-3786) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

The following Banana Boat Sun Care products were identified for purchase at the Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., commissary:

Banana Boat Ultra Mist Sport SPF 50 - 6oz - UPC 7965600933-0
- Only one spray bottle is on the shelf; however, there are 12 bottles in a case. Eleven bottles are unaccounted for.

Banana Boat Kids SPF 85 Spray - 6oz - UPC 7965604916-9
- Only four spray bottles on the shelf; however, there are 12 bottles to a case. Eight bottles are unaccounted for.

Once again, consumers are asked to not use this product and dispose according to the manufacturer's label. Questions about the product should be referred to Energizer Holding Inc. at 1-800-723-3786. Any further questions or concerns about the finding at Holloman AFB should be directed to Public Health at 575-572-3306.