Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-06-25). Hazards: ingestion, chemical. About 35,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10280 |
| Published | 2010-06-25 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toiletries |
| Products | Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash, 1-Liter Size |
| Firm named in the title | Procter & Gamble |
| Firms | The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 35,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Drug stores, grocery stores and other retailers between January 2010 and June 2010 for about $4. |
Description
This recall involves some bottles of Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash in 1-liter size. The recalled bottles have the number 4 on the bottom of the bottle. The bottles with the 4 on the bottom may not be child-resistant. Consumers can also attempt to twist the cap open. If the cap can be twisted off without squeezing the tabs on the cap, the package is not child-resistant.
Hazard
The mouthwash contains ethyl alcohol and certain bottles have malfunctioning child-resistant closures. Ethyl alcohol is toxic and can cause serious injury or death if ingested by children.
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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