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FDA Drug recall · Reported June 24, 2020

EcoLips Sport Lip Balm, SPF 30, Avobenzone (5%), Octinoxate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Net Wt. 0.15 oz. (4.25g) tube, Eco Lips, Inc., Marion, IA 52302, UPC: 859623000030; 859623000177; 859623000573; Display UPC: 859623000092; 859623000108; 859623000139; 859623000146; 859623000184; 859623000535; 859623001037.

Superpotent Drug: The active ingredient, avobenzone, is used at 5% which is higher than the allowable 3% in the sunscreen formula per FDA sunscreen regulations.

Recall #
D-1310-2020
Affected scope
68,400 tubes
Initiated
May 15, 2020
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Eco Lips Inc recalled EcoLips Sport Lip Balm, SPF 30, Avobenzone (5%), Octinoxate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Net W… - a moderate-severity action.

EcoLips Sport Lip Balm, SPF 30, Avobenzone (5%), Octinoxate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Net W… was recalled by Eco Lips Inc in June 24, 2020. Reason: Superpotent Drug: The active ingredient, avobenzone, is used at 5% which is higher than the allowable 3% in t…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1310-2020 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Eco Lips Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Superpotent Drug: The active ingredient, avobenzone, is used at 5% which is higher than the allowable 3% in t….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
June 24, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1310-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-1310-2020) was formally reported on June 24, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 15, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Eco Lips Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Marion, IA. Federal records list the affected scope as 68,400 tubes.

The documented reason for this recall is: Superpotent Drug: The active ingredient, avobenzone, is used at 5% which is higher than the allowable 3% in the sunscreen formula per FDA sunscreen regulations. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide within the US.. 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

Moderate

Affected scope

68,400 tubes

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

EcoLips Sport Lip Balm, SPF 30, Avobenzone (5%), Octinoxate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Net Wt. 0.15 oz. (4.25g) tube, Eco Lips, Inc., Marion, IA 52302, UPC: 859623000030; 859623000177; 859623000573; Display UPC: 859623000092; 859623000108; 859623000139; 859623000146; 859623000184; 859623000535; 859623001037.

Reason for recall

Superpotent Drug: The active ingredient, avobenzone, is used at 5% which is higher than the allowable 3% in the sunscreen formula per FDA sunscreen regulations.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-1310-2020
Date reported June 24, 2020
Date initiated May 15, 2020
Recalling firm Eco Lips Inc
Firm location Marion, IA
Affected scope 68,400 tubes
Distribution Nationwide within the US.

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

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (D-1310-2020) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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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?
EcoLips Sport Lip Balm, SPF 30, Avobenzone (5%), Octinoxate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Net Wt. 0.15 oz. (4.25g) tube, Eco Lips, Inc., Marion, IA 52302, UPC: 859623000030; 859623000177; 859623000573; Display UPC: 859623000092; 859623000108; 859623000139; 859623000146; 859623000184; 859623000535; 859623001037.. Recalled by Eco Lips Inc. Units affected: 68,400 tubes.
Why was this product recalled?
Superpotent Drug: The active ingredient, avobenzone, is used at 5% which is higher than the allowable 3% in the sunscreen formula per FDA sunscreen regulations.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on June 24, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1310-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide within the US..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-1310-2020) 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 June 24, 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.