Aveda Recalls Lash Abundance Boosting Serum

The Aveda Corporation has announced a voluntary consumer recall of its Lash Abundance Boosting Serum after the company determined that the preservative system in the formula may not be sufficient to protect against certain microorganisms.

The product launched to consumers on or about Feb. 12, 2012 in the US, Canada and Australia and on March 1 in limited European markets; preview samples were distributed prior to that time.

Aveda conducted a thorough evaluation and determined that the risk of eye irritation or infection in healthy individuals following use of this product is low. However, there could be a heightened health risk for some consumers, such as individuals with pre-existing cornea conditions, users of permanent or extended wear contact lenses, or those with weakened or suppressed immune systems.

“Our number one priority is the safety of our consumers, which is why we have voluntarily initiated this recall of Lash Abundance Boosting Serum,” stated Dominique Conseil, president of Aveda. “We are sorry for this inconvenience and any concern this has caused.”

This recall affects all Lash Abundance Boosting Serum products, according to the company, which is part of Estée Lauder.

Consumers may obtain a full refund by returning the product or presenting a receipt to the place of purchase or by calling Aveda's consumer lines.

No other Aveda products are affected.