Crime & Safety

Sunscreen Recalled After People Catch Fire

The recall includes UltraMist Sport, UltraMist Ultra Defense and UltraMist Kids.

Banana Boat sunscreen is being recalled after some of the products resulted in users catching fire, the Huffington Post reported.

The voluntary recall includes UltraMist Kids, UltraMist Ultra Defense and UltraMist Sport.

There have been five reports of people suffering burns after using the sunscreen in the past year, according to a spokesman of Energizer Holdings, which makes Banana Boat sunscreen.

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The company notified the FDA of the recall. Consumers can call 800-SAFESUN for more information about the recall. 


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