FDA Drug recall · Reported February 13, 2013
ESTEE LAUDER DayWear Sheer Tint Release, Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF15, All Skin types, 1.7 FL. OZ. LIQ/50 ml (tube inside a unit carton) with UPC No. 2713179904, Code WKEM-01, and 1.5 mL foil sample packets, ESTEE LAUDER, DIST., NEW YORK, N.Y. 10022 NDC 11559-008-01
Failed Stability Specifications: The active sunscreen ingredient, avobenzone 3%, may not be stable over the shelf life, the sunscreen effectiveness may be less than labeled.
Estee Lauder Inc recalled ESTEE LAUDER DayWear Sheer Tint Release, Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Moisturi… - a low-severity action.
ESTEE LAUDER DayWear Sheer Tint Release, Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Moisturi… was recalled by Estee Lauder Inc in February 13, 2013. Reason: Failed Stability Specifications: The active sunscreen ingredient, avobenzone 3%, may not be stable over the s…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-151-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Estee Lauder Inc issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Stability Specifications: The active sunscreen ingredient, avobenzone 3%, may not be stable over the s….
- Low
- severity level
- Class III
- classification
- February 13, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-151-2013 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.
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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 low severity.
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Product description
ESTEE LAUDER DayWear Sheer Tint Release, Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF15, All Skin types, 1.7 FL. OZ. LIQ/50 ml (tube inside a unit carton) with UPC No. 2713179904, Code WKEM-01, and 1.5 mL foil sample packets, ESTEE LAUDER, DIST., NEW YORK, N.Y. 10022 NDC 11559-008-01
Reason for recall
Failed Stability Specifications: The active sunscreen ingredient, avobenzone 3%, may not be stable over the shelf life, the sunscreen effectiveness may be less than labeled.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-151-2013 |
| Date reported | February 13, 2013 |
| Date initiated | October 23, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Estee Lauder Inc |
| Firm location | New York, NY |
| Affected scope | 1.7 oz. 241,236 tubes; 1.5 mL sample size 544,548 foil packs |
| Distribution | Nationwide, Puerto Rico, Bermuda and Panama |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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