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

Reported: June 25, 2010 Initiated: June 25, 2010 #10280

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 35,000 bottles
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Scope-Original-Mint-Mouthwash-Recalled-by-Procter--Gamble-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Closure-Requirement

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio. Units affected: About 35,000 bottles.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 25, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10280.

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