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Aesop USA Recalls Bathroom Deodorizing Drops and Oil Burner Blends Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

Reported: July 28, 2022 Initiated: July 28, 2022 #22190 About 154,300 (In addition, 21,900 were sold in Canada) units

Emeis Cosmetics Pty Ltd., of Collingwood, Victoria, Australia issued this CPSC recall on July 28, 2022. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 154,300 (In addition, 21,900 were sold in Canada) units are affected. The recall was issued because: The recalled products contain low-viscosity hydrocarbons which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the …. 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 #22190) was formally reported on July 28, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Emeis Cosmetics Pty Ltd., of Collingwood, Victoria, Australia is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 154,300 (In addition, 21,900 were sold in Canada) units are affected, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.

The documented reason for this recall is: The recalled products contain low-viscosity hydrocarbons which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing… 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 stop using the recalled products and store them in a safe location out of reach and sight of young children. Contact Aesop for information on how to safely dispose of the… — 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 1 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 4 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

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

About 154,300 (In addition, 21,900 were sold in Canada)

Related Recalls

6

1 from same agency

Product Description

This recall involves Aesop Post-Poo Drops, a bathroom deodorizer in a 100 mL amber glass bottle, with a continuous thread pipette dispenser closure. The bottle has a black and cream label with the brand name Aesop. The UPC number 9319944009200 is located on the rear of the bottle, directly below the ingredients list. The deodorizer product was also sold in four versions of the Home Kit: The Protector, The Seasoned Wayfarer, The Melodist, and The Familiar Horizon. The UPC numbers for four versions of the Home Kit are located on the rear of the printed sleeve. Only the Aesop Post-Poo Drops in the kit are included in this recall. The product names and UPC are as follows: Product Name UPC Description Post-Poo Drops 9319944009200 100 mL amber glass bottle, with a continuous thread pipette dispenser closure The Protector 9319944030198 100 mL amber glass bottle, with a continuous thread pipette dispenser closure The Seasoned Wayfarer 9319944023794 100 mL amber glass bottle, with a continuous thread pipette dispenser closure The Melodist 9319944022278 100 mL amber glass bottle, with a continuous thread pipette dispenser closure The Familiar Horizon 9319944016017 100 mL amber glass bottle, with a continuous thread pipette dispenser closure. This recall also involves four Aesop Oil Burner Blends: Anouk, Beatrice, Catherine, and Isabelle. The aromatic oil blends intended to be used in an oil burner. These products include a black and cream label with the brand name Aesop and the blend name. They come in a 25 mL amber glass bottle with a continuous thread closure and flow restrictor insert. The UPC numbers for the Oil Burner Blends are located on the rear of each bottle, below the ingredients lists. The product names and UPC for the recalled Oil Burner Blend products are as follows: Product Name UPC Description Anouk Oil Burner Blend 9319944000696 25 mL amber glass bottle with a continuous thread closure and flow restrictor insert Beatrice Oil Burner Blend 9319944000702 25 mL amber glass bottle with a continuous thread closure and flow restrictor insert Catherine Oil Burner Blend 9319944000689 25 mL amber glass bottle with a continuous thread closure and flow restrictor insert Isabelle Oil Burner Blend 9319944016871 25 mL amber glass bottle with a continuous thread closure and flow restrictor insert

Reason for Recall

The recalled products contain low-viscosity hydrocarbons which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning. In addition, the label on the products violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) by omitting the mandatory information on the packaging.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and store them in a safe location out of reach and sight of young children. Contact Aesop for information on how to safely dispose of the recalled products and how to receive a full refund in the form of an Aesop digital gift card in the amount of the price of the recalled product(s). The gift card can be used towards the purchase of any Aesop product at any Aesop store or online at https://www.aesop.com. To obtain the digital gift card, consumers should complete the Refund Request Form at http://aesop.com/us/r/recall-2022 and follow instructions on how to upload a picture showing the batch number and UPC/barcode of the recalled product, and confirm that the recalled product will be disposed in household waste. Consumers who purchased a Home Kit, which includes the recalled product and two other items, will only receive a refund equivalent to the purchase price of the recalled Aesop Post-Poo Drops. Store returns will not be accepted. Consumers must provide proof that the recalled product is in their possession to qualify for a refund.

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 22190
Date reported July 28, 2022
Date initiated July 28, 2022
Recalling firm Emeis Cosmetics Pty Ltd., of Collingwood, Victoria, Australia
Units affected About 154,300 (In addition, 21,900 were sold in Canada)
Distribution Not disclosed

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

About 154,300 (In addition, 21,900 were sold in Canada) units affected — million-unit bracket.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units) ✓ This recall

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Aesop Post-Poo Drops, a bathroom deodorizer in a 100 mL amber glass bottle, with a continuous thread pipette dispenser closure. The bottle has a black and cream label with the brand name Aesop. The UPC number 9319944009200 is located on the rear of the bottle, directly below the ingredients list. The deodorizer product was also sold in four versions of the Home Kit: The Protector, The Seasoned Wayfarer, The Melodist, and The Familiar Horizon. The UPC numbers for four versions of the Home Kit are located on the rear of the printed sleeve. Only the Aesop Post-Poo Drops in the kit are included in this recall. The product names and UPC are as follows: Product Name UPC Description Post-Poo Drops 9319944009200 100 mL amber glass bottle, with a continuous thread pipette dispenser closure The Protector 9319944030198 100 mL amber glass bottle, with a continuous thread pipette dispenser closure The Seasoned Wayfarer 9319944023794 100 mL amber glass bottle, with a continuous thread pipette dispenser closure The Melodist 9319944022278 100 mL amber glass bottle, with a continuous thread pipette dispenser closure The Familiar Horizon 9319944016017 100 mL amber glass bottle, with a continuous thread pipette dispenser closure. This recall also involves four Aesop Oil Burner Blends: Anouk, Beatrice, Catherine, and Isabelle. The aromatic oil blends intended to be used in an oil burner. These products include a black and cream label with the brand name Aesop and the blend name. They come in a 25 mL amber glass bottle with a continuous thread closure and flow restrictor insert. The UPC numbers for the Oil Burner Blends are located on the rear of each bottle, below the ingredients lists. The product names and UPC for the recalled Oil Burner Blend products are as follows: Product Name UPC Description Anouk Oil Burner Blend 9319944000696 25 mL amber glass bottle with a continuous thread closure and flow restrictor insert Beatrice Oil Burner Blend 9319944000702 25 mL amber glass bottle with a continuous thread closure and flow restrictor insert Catherine Oil Burner Blend 9319944000689 25 mL amber glass bottle with a continuous thread closure and flow restrictor insert Isabelle Oil Burner Blend 9319944016871 25 mL amber glass bottle with a continuous thread closure and flow restrictor insert. Recalled by Emeis Cosmetics Pty Ltd., of Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. Units affected: About 154,300 (In addition, 21,900 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The recalled products contain low-viscosity hydrocarbons which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning. In addition, the label on the products violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) by omitting the mandatory information on the packaging.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and store them in a safe location out of reach and sight of young children. Contact Aesop for information on how to safely dispose of the recalled products and how to receive a full refund in the form of an Aesop digital gift card in the amount of the price of the recalled product(s). The gift card can be used towards the purchase of any Aesop product at any Aesop store or online at https://www.aesop.com. To obtain the digital gift card, consumers should complete the Refund Request Form at http://aesop.com/us/r/recall-2022 and follow instructions on how to upload a picture showing the batch number and UPC/barcode of the recalled product, and confirm that the recalled product will be disposed in household waste. Consumers who purchased a Home Kit, which includes the recalled product and two other items, will only receive a refund equivalent to the purchase price of the recalled Aesop Post-Poo Drops. Store returns will not be accepted. Consumers must provide proof that the recalled product is in their possession to qualify for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 28, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 22190.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (22190) 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.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

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Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

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Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).