Banana Boat hair & scalp defense, Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 30, Avobenzone 2.0%, Homosalate 6.0%, Octocrylene 6.0%, packaged in Net Wt 6 oz. aluminum spray can, Distributed by: Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC, Shelton, CT 06484, UPC 0 79656 04041 8

Chemical contamination: presence of benzene

Recall #: D-0212-2024
Affected scope: 139,680 aluminum spray cans
Initiated: July 29, 2022

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC recalled Banana Boat hair & scalp defense, Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 30, Avobenzone 2.0%, Homosala… - a critical-severity action.

Banana Boat hair & scalp defense, Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 30, Avobenzone 2.0%, Homosala… was recalled by Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC in September 21, 2022. Reason: Chemical contamination: presence of benzene. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0212-2024 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC issued this critical-severity FDA Drug recall-Chemical contamination: presence of benzene.

Critical
severity level: Class I
classification: September 21, 2022
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0212-2024 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 scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Banana Boat hair & scalp defense, Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 30, Avobenzone 2.0%, Homosalate 6.0%, Octocrylene 6.0%, packaged in Net Wt 6 oz. aluminum spray can, Distributed by: Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC, Shelton, CT 06484, UPC 0 79656 04041 8

Reason for recall

Chemical contamination: presence of benzene

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Critical (Class I)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	D-0212-2024
Date reported	September 21, 2022
Date initiated	July 29, 2022
Recalling firm	Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC
Firm location	Shelton, CT
Affected scope	139,680 aluminum spray cans
Distribution	USA nationwide.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Chemical contamination: presence of benzene

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on September 21, 2022. Severity: Critical. Recall number: D-0212-2024.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: USA nationwide..

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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