Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

Active Recall Announced June 25, 2010 CPSC #10280

Quick answer

Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement is CPSC recall #10280, announced on June 25, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: The Procter & Gamble Co..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash, 1-Liter Size

Recalled brands

The Procter & Gamble Co.

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.

Recall date

June 25, 2010

Categories

Toiletries

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10280?

CPSC recall #10280 covers Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 25, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #10280?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10280 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Scope-Original-Mint-Mouthwash-Recalled-by-Procter--Gamble-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Closure-Requirement. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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