J&J Recalls Neutrogena Light Therapy Acne Mask On Reports Of Eye Injuries
Executive Summary
According to the J&J brand, a small subset of users with underlying eye conditions are potentially at risk of being injured by the FDA-cleared device, which uses red and blue LEDs to combat bacteria and inflammation associated with acne.
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