CPSC Recall in 2022: Reckitt Recalls AirWick Fresh Linen and Fresh Water Aerosol Air Fresheners Due to Injury and Laceration Hazards

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 23-035

Date: November 03, 2022

Product Name: AirWick Fresh New Day® aerosol air fresheners - “Fresh Linen” and “Fresh Waters” scents

Recall Description:

This recall involves AirWick Fresh New Day aerosol air fresheners in 8-ounce aerosol cans in “Fresh Linen” scent (blue and white can, white cap, green Airwick logo, UPC 0-62338-74734-7) and “Fresh Waters” scent (green and white can, white cap, green Airwick logo, UPC 0-62338-77002-4) with batch code B22077-NJ and date code 18/03/22.  The batch and date codes are printed on the bottom of the can, and the UPC is printed on the rear label, adjacent to the barcode.  

Hazard Description:

A single batch of the aerosol air fresheners is missing a corrosion inhibitor, which can lead to corrosion and rupture of the metal can and expulsion of the contents, posing injury and laceration hazards. In addition, corrosion of the container can result in leakage, posing a risk of skin and eye irritation upon contact.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 67,000

Incidents:

The firm has received five incident reports including two reports of the can leaking, two reports of the can rupturing and one report of both the can leaking and rupturing. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Grocery, mass merchandisers, hardware, home improvement, drug stores and other stores nationwide, including Dollar Tree, True Value and Cumberland Farms between March 2022 and September 2022 for about $1.25.

Manufactured In:

United States