Scalpa Recalls Scalpa Numb Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2021-01-14). Hazards: chemical. About 10,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 21719 |
| Published | 2021-01-14 |
| Last updated | 2021-01-14 |
| Products | Scalpa Numb Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream |
| Firm named in the title | Scalpa |
| Firms | Scalpa Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 10,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00857076008689 |
| Hazard classes | chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Scalpashop.com and Amazon.com from February 2020 through November 2020 for about $18. |
Description
This recall involves Scalpa Numb Maxium Strength Topical Anesthestic Cream in a 10 gram black and white tube with a white cap. "SCALPANUMB" and "Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream" are printed on the label. The expiration date is marked as EXP 202307 on the crimped end of the tube. Batch number 1000000101, Code: C1 and the UPC code 857076008689 are printed on the outside of the box.
Hazard
The product contains the substance lidocaine which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the product is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Scalpa Numb, store the cream in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Scalpa for a full refund or store credit. Scalpa is directly notifying all known purchasers about the recall.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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