CPSC recall · Reported June 25, 2010
Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
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 …
The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio recalled This recall involves some bottles of Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash in 1-liter size. The ….
Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-… was recalled by The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio in June 25, 2010. Reason: The mouthwash contains ethyl alcohol and certain bottles have malfunctioning child-resistant closures. Ethyl …. Remedy: Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of children. Consumers who purchased …. Verify recall #10280 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The mouthwash contains ethyl alcohol and certain bottles have malfunctioning child-resistant closures. Ethyl ….
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- agency class
- June 25, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10280 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
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 Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10280 |
| Date reported | June 25, 2010 |
| Date initiated | June 25, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 35,000 bottles |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of children. Consumers who purchased the product with the expectation that it…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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