CPSC recall · Reported May 14, 2020
Aromatics International Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
The product contains the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the pro…
Aromatics International LLC, of Florence, Mont. recalled This recall involves Aromatics International Wintergreen Essential Oil in 5 mL, 15 mL, 30….
Aromatics International Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Re… was recalled by Aromatics International LLC, of Florence, Mont. in May 14, 2020. Reason: The product contains the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required b…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of childre…. Verify recall #20742 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Aromatics International LLC, of Florence, Mont. issued this CPSC recall-The product contains the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required b….
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- agency class
- May 14, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20742 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 Aromatics International Wintergreen Essential Oil in 5 mL, 15 mL, 30 mL, and 100 mL glass amber bottes with a black continuous thread cap. The bottles have a white label with the firm's green logo on the front. UPC codes are listed on the 5 mL (817697021443) and 15 mL (817697021375) along the bar code. The batch numbers WIN-104 and WIN-105 are listed on a dot sticker located on the cap.
Reason for recall
The product contains the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the product is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Aromatics International for a free replacement child-resistant cap. Aromatics International is notifying all known purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20742 |
| Date reported | May 14, 2020 |
| Date initiated | May 14, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Aromatics International LLC, of Florence, Mont. |
| Affected scope | About 550 |
| 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 store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Aromatics International fo…
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