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GSK Recalls Panadol Advance Bottles Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Sold Exclusively in Puerto Rico

Reported: July 14, 2014 Initiated: July 14, 2014 #14229

Product Description

This recall involves bottles of 100ct Panadol Advance pain relievers. The medicine was sold in white containers with a blue label, inside a blue box. "Panadol" and "Advance" are printed on the label. Lot numbers and dates codes are located on the left side panel of the box and on the left side of the label on the bottle, near the bar code. Lot numbers and date codes included in the recall are: Lot number: 14241, expiration date: 02/2015 Lot number: 14002, expiration date: 10/2014 Lot number: 13881, expiration date: 09/2014 Lot number: 13801, expiration date: 09/2014

Reason for Recall

The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. These products contain acetaminophen which is required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act to be sealed with child-resistant packaging.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately place the product out of a child's sight and reach, and contact GSK for a refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 10,600
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/GSK-Recalls-Panadol-Advance-Bottles

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves bottles of 100ct Panadol Advance pain relievers. The medicine was sold in white containers with a blue label, inside a blue box. "Panadol" and "Advance" are printed on the label. Lot numbers and dates codes are located on the left side panel of the box and on the left side of the label on the bottle, near the bar code. Lot numbers and date codes included in the recall are: Lot number: 14241, expiration date: 02/2015 Lot number: 14002, expiration date: 10/2014 Lot number: 13881, expiration date: 09/2014 Lot number: 13801, expiration date: 09/2014. Recalled by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), of Moon Township, Penn.. Units affected: About 10,600.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. These products contain acetaminophen which is required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act to be sealed with child-resistant packaging.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately place the product out of a child's sight and reach, and contact GSK for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 14, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14229.

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