Banana Boat Aerosol Sunscreen Recalled After Stow Man Catches Fire
BOSTON (CBS) - The makers of Banana Boat sunscreen announced on Friday that they are voluntarily recalling an entire line of aerosol sunscreens over the risk that they could catch fire after being applied to a person's skin.
WBZ-TV reported back in May that Brett Sigworth of Stow stepped in front of a barbecue grill shortly after applying the aerosol spray-on sunscreen, and his body was immediately engulfed in flames.
Sigworth suffered second-degree burns on his chest, ear and back.
The makers of Banana Boat, Energizer Holdings, say they believe the problem has to do with the design of the UltraMist spray can.
"Energizer believes that this issue is associated with the product delivery system, specifically the size of the spray valve opening on the affected products," the company said in a recall announcement on its website. "The spray valve opening on 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 for the product to ignite."
The company says it is in the process of fixing the issue and expects to have revamped Banana Boat spray sunscreen products back on shelves in the near future.
Consumers with questions or complaints regarding this market withdrawal 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., or by sending an email to: SUNCARE@customerfollowup.info.
The list of recalled products includes:
Affected Product | UPC |
Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SPF 15 Continuous Spray 6oz | 7965600979-8 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SPF 30 Continuous Spray 6oz | 7965600878-4 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SPF 30 Bonus Continuous Spray 8oz | 7965600955-2 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Ultra Defense SPF 30 Continuous Spray 6oz | 7965604626-7 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Ultra Defense SPF 30 Bonus Continuous Spray 8oz | 7965600956-9 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SPF 30 Family Size Continuous Spray 9.5oz | 7965605167-4 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SPF 50 Continuous Spray 6oz | 7965600933-0 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Ultra Defense SPF 50 Continuous Spray 6oz | 7965604492-8 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Ultra Defense SPF 50 Bonus Continuous Spray 8oz | 7965604549-9 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Kids SPF 50 Clear Continuous Spray 6oz | 7965604495-9 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SPF 50 Bonus Continuous Spray 8oz | 7965604551-2 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SPF 50+ Continuous Spray 9.5oz. | 7965605110-0 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Ultra Defense SPF 85 Continuous Spray 6oz | 7965604654-0 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SPF 85 Continuous Spray 6oz | 7965604665-6 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Kids SPF 85 Continuous Spray 6oz | 7965604916-9 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Ultra Defense SPF 85 Bonus Continuous Spray 8oz | 7965604677-9 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SPF 85 Bonus Continuous Spray 8oz | 7965604679-3 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SFP30 Continuous Spray 2pk 6oz | 7965605374-6 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SPF 50 Continuous Spray 2pk 6oz | 7965605028-8 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SPF 30 Continuous Spray 2pk 6oz w/Sport Lotion & Lip | 7965605389-0 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SPF 30 Continuous Spray 8oz w/Sport Lip Balm | 7965607951-7 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SPF 30 Continuous Spray 6oz w/$1 Instant Redeemable Coupon | 7965607975-3 |
Banana Boat UltraMist Sport SPF 50 Continuous Spray 3ct 6oz | 7965605464-4 |