Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Rhiannon12866

(205,043 posts)
Sun Oct 21, 2012, 03:44 AM Oct 2012

Recall: Sunscreen could burst into flames on skin

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- A recall is underway for Banana Boat products that could give new meaning to the word sunburn.

Energizer Holdings (ENR), the consumer goods conglomerate that produces Banana Boat products, announced Friday that certain of the brand's sunscreen sprays may potentially burst into flames on users' skin if they come in contact with a flame or spark before the spray is completely dry.

Energizer said it has received reports of four "adverse events" in which the sprays have caused burns in the U.S., and one in Canada. The company said it believes the problem stems from the fact that the spray valves on the products in question dispense more than is typical in the industry, meaning that the spray takes longer to dry.

"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," Energizer said in a statement.


http://money.cnn.com/2012/10/19/news/companies/sunscreen-recall-flames/index.html



Maybe not so great for your active lifestyle.

4 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Recall: Sunscreen could burst into flames on skin (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Oct 2012 OP
Protect you skin from harmful sun exposure with Banana Boat..... Curmudgeoness Oct 2012 #1
Just relabel it as "For Sun Burn". n/t PoliticAverse Oct 2012 #2
I ran across this when I was reading something else... Rhiannon12866 Oct 2012 #3
well then mcworld Dec 2012 #4

Rhiannon12866

(205,043 posts)
3. I ran across this when I was reading something else...
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 03:19 AM
Oct 2012

I had to read it twice to make sure it wasn't a joke - or The Onion.

 

mcworld

(10 posts)
4. well then
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 12:39 AM
Dec 2012

if sunscreen can cause your skin to burst into flames it could be a recipe for easy murder or mutilation..

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Weird News»Recall: Sunscreen could b...