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1 report to CPSC, the latest made Mar 1, 2016. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 1report to CPSC
  • Mar 1, 2016the latest report was made
  • Mar 1, 2016the earliest
  • 0with the company’s comments
Brand
GiGi
Maker
American International IndustriesMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Plastic containersHard or semi-hardCPSC’s product type: Plastic Containers (Rigid or Semi-rigid) (code 1123), in Containers & Packaging: Plastic

By month

1 report from April 2015 to March 2016; the most in March 2016, 1.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
March 20161

How badly anyone was hurt

  • No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Mar 1, 2016, sent to the company Apr 26, 2016, published by CPSC May 10, 2016

    The product, in the report: GiGi Strip Free Microwave hair removal wax container

    (2/26/16) The consumer put the container in the microwave for 30 seconds. Then took it out to check if it was ready and move the wax. The consumer repeated this process 2 more times. After the consumer removed the container from the microwave the bottom fell and the scalding wax poured on the ground. The consumer states the container is not safe and should be recalled.

    The consumer states that she has purchased this product for almost 30 years and this was the first time the bottom of the container fell.

    The consumer visited the firm’s website (www.gigispa.com) and filled out the contact form informing them about the incident. The consumer states that she has not heard from the firm.

    Model
    Strip Free Microwave hair removal wax
    UPC
    073930032205
    Serial number
    Unknown
    Bought from
    Sally Beauty Supply, Florida
    Bought
    Dec 15, 2015, about then
    Where
    Valrico, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand GiGi, made or sold by American International Industries
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

Word for word, from the disclaimer in CPSC’s export.

Sources

Sources
  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

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CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 8, 2026. Updated monthly.

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