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Air fresheners may contain harmful chemical called phthalates.
Investigation Source
- Nationwide
Investigation Scope
Category Information
Investigation Topics
- Defective Product or Service
- Misrepresentation
Product or Service
- Air Freshener Products
Injury Type
- Risk of Injury
Investigation Details
Investigation and potential class action lawsuits against Airwick, SC Johnson; Proctor & Gamble; Reckitt Benckiser and Walgreens.
According to a recent report, 12 out of 14 popular air freshener products contained phthalates. These 12 products tested positive for the chemicals even though none of them listed phthalates as an ingredient.
This investigation is undertaken on behalf of consumers who have purchased air fresheners containing harmful chemicals called phthalates.
Phthalates are used in air fresheners to dissolve and carry the smell of fragrances. When people use air fresheners, the phthalates are released into the air. They may then be inhaled, or the aerosol particles may land on the skin and be absorbed. Once these chemicals enter the bloodstream, they can alter hormone levels and cause other health problems.
The investigation includes Air Wick Scented Oils, Glade PlugIn Scented Oil, Febreze NOTICEables Scented Oil, Lysol Brand II Disinfectant and Walgreens Scented Bouquet Air Freshener.
According to a recent report, 12 out of 14 popular air freshener products contained phthalates. These 12 products tested positive for the chemicals even though none of them listed phthalates as an ingredient.
This investigation is undertaken on behalf of consumers who have purchased air fresheners containing harmful chemicals called phthalates.
Phthalates are used in air fresheners to dissolve and carry the smell of fragrances. When people use air fresheners, the phthalates are released into the air. They may then be inhaled, or the aerosol particles may land on the skin and be absorbed. Once these chemicals enter the bloodstream, they can alter hormone levels and cause other health problems.
The investigation includes Air Wick Scented Oils, Glade PlugIn Scented Oil, Febreze NOTICEables Scented Oil, Lysol Brand II Disinfectant and Walgreens Scented Bouquet Air Freshener.
Defendant Details
| Name (Stock Symbol) | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Airwick | AIR WICK® manufactures and sells home fragrance products and is available in over 60 countries. |
| Walgreen Company (WAG) | Walgreen Co. operates a chain of drugstores in the United States. |
| SC Johnson & Sons | SC Johnson & Sons manufactures consumer products. |
| Proctor & Gamble Company (PGPDQ.PK) | The Procter & Gamble Company, together with its subsidiaries, provides branded consumer goods products worldwide. |
| Reckitt Benckiser Group plc | Reckitt Benckiser Group plc sells consumer products and services. Its brands include Airwick, Calgone, Woolite and Clearasil. |