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FDA Devices recall · Reported February 19, 2020

fridababy SmileFrida the TOOTHHUGGER 18+ months Triple Angle Brush Cleans All Sides at Once

FridaBaby has been made aware through customer reports that the product is being used outside of the labeled directions. Specifically, repeated chewing or biting on the SmileFrid…

Recall #
Z-1103-2020
Affected scope
480,144
Initiated
January 27, 2020
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Fridababy LLC recalled fridababy SmileFrida the TOOTHHUGGER 18+ months Triple Angle Brush Cleans All Sides at … - a moderate-severity action.

fridababy SmileFrida the TOOTHHUGGER 18+ months Triple Angle Brush Cleans All Sides at … was recalled by Fridababy LLC in February 19, 2020. Reason: FridaBaby has been made aware through customer reports that the product is being used outside of the labeled …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1103-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Fridababy LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-FridaBaby has been made aware through customer reports that the product is being used outside of the labeled ….

Moderate
severity level
480K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
February 19, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1103-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. 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, 6 from FDA Devices - 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.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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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 moderate severity.

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Product description

fridababy SmileFrida the TOOTHHUGGER 18+ months Triple Angle Brush Cleans All Sides at Once

Reason for recall

FridaBaby has been made aware through customer reports that the product is being used outside of the labeled directions. Specifically, repeated chewing or biting on the SmileFrida, the ToothHugger has caused deterioration in the outer layer of the brush and in very rare occasions, may cause the hard plastic brush head to break, exposing a small metal piece welded inside the brush head.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-1103-2020
Date reported February 19, 2020
Date initiated January 27, 2020
Recalling firm Fridababy LLC
Firm location Miami, FL
Affected scope 480,144
Distribution Nationwide. International distribution to Canada, Mexico, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Chile, Peru, Qatar. No US governmental consignees.

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

Scale of Impact

480,144 units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

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

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
fridababy SmileFrida the TOOTHHUGGER 18+ months Triple Angle Brush Cleans All Sides at Once. Recalled by Fridababy LLC. Units affected: 480,144.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
FridaBaby has been made aware through customer reports that the product is being used outside of the labeled directions. Specifically, repeated chewing or biting on the SmileFrida, the ToothHugger has caused deterioration in the outer layer of the brush and in very rare occasions, may cause the hard plastic brush head to break, exposing a small metal piece welded inside the brush head.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 19, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1103-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Nationwide. International distribution to Canada, Mexico, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Chile, Peru, Qatar. No US governmental consignees..
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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