Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquicaps Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due To Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-12-18). Hazards: ingestion, chemical. About 700,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10085 |
| Published | 2009-12-18 |
| Last updated | 2016-08-05 |
| Product category | Tablet or Capsule Drugs |
| Products | Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu 24-Count Bonus Pack Liquicaps |
| Firm named in the title | Procter & Gamble |
| Firms | The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Canada |
| Units (US) | 700,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00323900010871 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Drug stores, grocery stores and other retailers nationwide between September 2008 and December 2009 for about $5. |
Description
The recall involves Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu 24-Count Bonus Pack Liquicaps. The medicine comes in orange packaging with the green Vicks symbol and has the following UPC#: 3 23900 01087 1. No other Vick's product is included in this recall.
Hazard
The cold and flu medicine contains acetaminophen and is not in child-resistant packaging and lacks the statement, "This Package for Households Without Young Children," as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. This medicine could cause serious health problems or death to a child if several of the capsules are swallowed.
Remedy
Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of children. Consumers who purchased the product with the expectation that it would be in child-resistant packaging can contact Procter & Gamble for a full refund or a replacement coupon. Adult consumers can continue to use the product as directed.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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