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Amazon Recalls Calmer Solutions Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)

Reported: August 27, 2020 Initiated: August 27, 2020 #20772

Product Description

This recall involves 100 mL Calmer Solutions Wintergreen Essential Oil in amber glass bottles with black continuous thread closures. The black and green label includes the Calmer Solutions logo, product name, and the volume size of the bottle. The UPC code 5052211006321 is located on the left side of the label.

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

Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children. Amazon will be contacting all known purchasers with instructions on how to receive a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves 100 mL Calmer Solutions Wintergreen Essential Oil in amber glass bottles with black continuous thread closures. The black and green label includes the Calmer Solutions logo, product name, and the volume size of the bottle. The UPC code 5052211006321 is located on the left side of the label.. Recalled by Calmer Solutions, of United Kingdom. Units affected: About 6.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children. Amazon will be contacting all known purchasers with instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 27, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20772.