CPSC recall · Reported January 31, 2013
Triaminic and Theraflu Products Recalled Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
These child-resistant caps can fail to function properly and enable the cap to be removed by a child with the tamper-evident seal in place, posing a risk of unintentional ingestio…
Novartis Consumer Health Inc., of Parsippany, Nj recalled This recall involves Triaminic® Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups for coughs, co….
Triaminic and Theraflu Products Recalled Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure R… was recalled by Novartis Consumer Health Inc., of Parsippany, Nj in January 31, 2013. Reason: These child-resistant caps can fail to function properly and enable the cap to be removed by a child with the…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Novartis for ins…. Verify recall #13114 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Novartis Consumer Health Inc., of Parsippany, Nj issued this CPSC recall-These child-resistant caps can fail to function properly and enable the cap to be removed by a child with the….
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- January 31, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13114 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 Triaminic® Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups for coughs, colds and fevers. There are 24 types of these two products included in the recall. A complete list of products, lot numbers and National Drug Codes (NDC) can be found at www.novartisOTC.com. Lot numbers are located on the bottom panel of the box and on the left side of the label on the bottle. The NDC number is located on the upper right corner of the front panel of the Triaminic Syrups box and the upper left corner of the Theraflu Warming Relief Syrups bottle.
Reason for recall
These child-resistant caps can fail to function properly and enable the cap to be removed by a child with the tamper-evident seal in place, posing a risk of unintentional ingestion and poisoning. These products contain acetaminophen and diphenhydramine which are required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act to be sealed with child-resistant packaging.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Novartis for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13114 |
| Date reported | January 31, 2013 |
| Date initiated | January 31, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Novartis Consumer Health Inc., of Parsippany, Nj |
| Affected scope | About 2.3 Million |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Novartis for instructions on how to return the product f…
- Check the recall number (13114) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- 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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