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FDA Drug recall · Reported May 20, 2020

ChapStick Total Hydration Moisture + Tint + SPF15 Pretty in Pink Net Wt. 0.08 OZ (2.2g) Marketed by: Pfizer, Madison, NJ 07940 USA NDC 0573-0873-08

Labeling: Not elsewhere classified: Observed separation in the secondary packaging in the blister and the backer card

Recall #
D-1268-2020
Affected scope
360 packages
Initiated
April 20, 2020
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Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings recalled ChapStick Total Hydration Moisture + Tint + SPF15 Pretty in Pink Net Wt. 0.08 OZ (2.2g) M… - a low-severity action.

ChapStick Total Hydration Moisture + Tint + SPF15 Pretty in Pink Net Wt. 0.08 OZ (2.2g) M… was recalled by Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings in May 20, 2020. Reason: Labeling: Not elsewhere classified: Observed separation in the secondary packaging in the blister and the bac…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1268-2020 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Labeling: Not elsewhere classified: Observed separation in the secondary packaging in the blister and the bac….

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
May 20, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1268-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-1268-2020) was formally reported on May 20, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 20, 2020. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Warren, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 360 packages.

The documented reason for this recall is: Labeling: Not elsewhere classified: Observed separation in the secondary packaging in the blister and the backer card Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. Distribution scope 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, 5 from FDA Drug - 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Low

Affected scope

360 packages

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

ChapStick Total Hydration Moisture + Tint + SPF15 Pretty in Pink Net Wt. 0.08 OZ (2.2g) Marketed by: Pfizer, Madison, NJ 07940 USA NDC 0573-0873-08

Reason for recall

Labeling: Not elsewhere classified: Observed separation in the secondary packaging in the blister and the backer card

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-1268-2020
Date reported May 20, 2020
Date initiated April 20, 2020
Recalling firm Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings
Firm location Warren, NJ
Affected scope 360 packages
Distribution 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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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ChapStick Total Hydration Moisture + Tint + SPF15 Pretty in Pink Net Wt. 0.08 OZ (2.2g) Marketed by: Pfizer, Madison, NJ 07940 USA NDC 0573-0873-08. Recalled by Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare Holdings. Units affected: 360 packages.
Why was this product recalled?
Labeling: Not elsewhere classified: Observed separation in the secondary packaging in the blister and the backer card
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on May 20, 2020. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-1268-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-1268-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported May 20, 2020. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.