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CPSC recall · Reported May 15, 2019

Hush Recalls Anesthetic Gels, Sprays and Foam Soaps Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The products contain lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young children if they put t…

Recall #
19120
Affected scope
About 275,000
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A.i.g. Technologies, Inc. of Deerfield Beach, Fla.. recalled This recall involves Hush gel, spray and foam soap products containing 4% lidocaine. The … — a moderate-severity action.

Hush Recalls Anesthetic Gels, Sprays and Foam Soaps Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistan… was recalled by A.i.g. Technologies, Inc. of Deerfield Beach, Fla.. in May 15, 2019. Reason: The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The products contain…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately place the recalled products out of the reach of children and…. Verify recall #19120 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

A.i.g. Technologies, Inc. of Deerfield Beach, Fla.. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The products contain….

Moderate
severity level
May 15, 2019
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19120 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #19120) was formally reported on May 15, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. A.i.g. Technologies, Inc. of Deerfield Beach, Fla.. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 275,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The products contain lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young children if they put the product on their skin or ingest it. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately place the recalled products out of the reach of children and contact Hush for a full refund, a free replacement cream or free replacement child-resistant cap. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 275,000

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves Hush gel, spray and foam soap products containing 4% lidocaine. The gel and spray were sold in 2 and 4-ounce sizes and the foam soap was sold in 1.7-ounce size. The bottles are white or black and have printed in green at the front the Hush logo or the phrase Hush and the type of product. The Drug Facts label is on the back. The lot number and expiration date are stamped on the bottom of the container. All lot numbers included in the recall.

Reason for recall

The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The products contain lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young children if they put the product on their skin or ingest it.

Remedy — what to do

Consumers should immediately place the recalled products out of the reach of children and contact Hush for a full refund, a free replacement cream or free replacement child-resistant cap.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 19120
Date reported May 15, 2019
Date initiated May 15, 2019
Recalling firm A.i.g. Technologies, Inc. of Deerfield Beach, Fla..
Affected scope About 275,000
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 place the recalled products out of the reach of children and contact Hush for a full refund, a free …

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Hush gel, spray and foam soap products containing 4% lidocaine. The gel and spray were sold in 2 and 4-ounce sizes and the foam soap was sold in 1.7-ounce size. The bottles are white or black and have printed in green at the front the Hush logo or the phrase Hush and the type of product. The Drug Facts label is on the back. The lot number and expiration date are stamped on the bottom of the container. All lot numbers included in the recall.. Recalled by A.i.g. Technologies, Inc. of Deerfield Beach, Fla... Units affected: About 275,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The products contain lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young children if they put the product on their skin or ingest it.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately place the recalled products out of the reach of children and contact Hush for a full refund, a free replacement cream or free replacement child-resistant cap.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 15, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19120.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (19120) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported May 15, 2019.

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