PlainRecalls
CPSC Moderate Active

Dollar Tree Recalls Burn Relief Gel Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement

Reported: December 10, 2015 Initiated: December 10, 2015 #16057

Product Description

The recalled burn relief gel is packaged in a blue box with white letters "Burn Relief" and red letters "Burn Relief Gel". The brand name is Assured™. Inside the box is a blue and white tube labeled "Burn Relief Gel" and measuring approximately 5 inches long by 1 inch wide and weighs about 0.7 ounces (20 grams). The packaging contains the UPC bar code: 6 39277 09311 0.

Reason for Recall

The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The burn relief gel contains lidocaine, posing a poisoning risk if swallowed.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled burn relief gel and take the gel to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 325,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled burn relief gel is packaged in a blue box with white letters "Burn Relief" and red letters "Burn Relief Gel". The brand name is Assured™. Inside the box is a blue and white tube labeled "Burn Relief Gel" and measuring approximately 5 inches long by 1 inch wide and weighs about 0.7 ounces (20 grams). The packaging contains the UPC bar code: 6 39277 09311 0.. Units affected: About 325,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The burn relief gel contains lidocaine, posing a poisoning risk if swallowed.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled burn relief gel and take the gel to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 10, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16057.