Severity
Moderate
Essential Trading Post Recalls Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
Reported: April 30, 2020 Initiated: April 30, 2020 #20740 About 200 units
Essential Trading Post, of New Bedford, Mass. issued this CPSC recall on April 30, 2020. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 200 units are affected. The recall was issued because: The products contain the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Pois…. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #20740) was formally reported on April 30, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Essential Trading Post, of New Bedford, Mass. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 200 units are affected.
The documented reason for this recall is: The products contain the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products are not child resistant, posing a … 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 store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Essential Trading Post for a full refund. The firm is directly notifying all known purchasers ab… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 6 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
About 200
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product Description
This recall involves Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils in amber glass bottles with black caps. "Essential Trading Post," "Wintergreen Oil" or "Birch Oil" are printed on the green and white label. The essential oils were sold in 1 dram (4 mL), 0.5 fl. oz (15 mL), 1 fl. oz (30 mL), 2 fl. oz (60 mL), 4 fl. oz (120 mL), 8 fl. oz (240 mL) and 16 fl. oz (480 mL). The volume amount of the bottle is printed on the label. The Essential Trading Post logo and product name are printed in black. The SKU is printed on the bottom of the bottle. Product Name Size SKU Code Essential Trading Post Wintergreen 4 mL 731244690954 15 mL 731244690961 30 mL 731244690978 60 mL 731244690985 120 mL 731244690992 240 mL 731244691005 480 mL 731244691012 Essential Trading Post Birch 4 mL 731244685639 15 mL 731244685646 30 mL 731244685653 60 mL 731244685660 120 mL 731244685677 240 mL 731244685684 480 mL 731244685691
Reason for Recall
The products contain the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products are not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Essential Trading Post for a full refund. The firm is directly notifying all known purchasers about the recall.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Essential Trading Post, of New Bedford, Mass.
- Units Affected
- About 200
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20740 |
| Date reported | April 30, 2020 |
| Date initiated | April 30, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Essential Trading Post, of New Bedford, Mass. |
| Units affected | About 200 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils in amber glass bottles with black caps. "Essential Trading Post," "Wintergreen Oil" or "Birch Oil" are printed on the green and white label. The essential oils were sold in 1 dram (4 mL), 0.5 fl. oz (15 mL), 1 fl. oz (30 mL), 2 fl. oz (60 mL), 4 fl. oz (120 mL), 8 fl. oz (240 mL) and 16 fl. oz (480 mL). The volume amount of the bottle is printed on the label. The Essential Trading Post logo and product name are printed in black. The SKU is printed on the bottom of the bottle. Product Name Size SKU Code Essential Trading Post Wintergreen 4 mL 731244690954 15 mL 731244690961 30 mL 731244690978 60 mL 731244690985 120 mL 731244690992 240 mL 731244691005 480 mL 731244691012 Essential Trading Post Birch 4 mL 731244685639 15 mL 731244685646 30 mL 731244685653 60 mL 731244685660 120 mL 731244685677 240 mL 731244685684 480 mL 731244685691. Recalled by Essential Trading Post, of New Bedford, Mass.. Units affected: About 200.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The products contain the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products are not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Essential Trading Post for a full refund. The firm is directly notifying all known purchasers about the recall.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 30, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20740.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (20740) 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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