CPSC2010-06-25
Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio
Hazard
The mouthwash contains ethyl alcohol and certain bottles have malfunctioning child-resistant closures. Ethyl alcohol is toxic and can cause serious injury or death if ingested by children.
Remedy
Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of children. Consumers who purchased the product with the expectation that it would be in child-resistant packaging can contact Procter & Gamble for a full refund or a replacement coupon. Adult consumers can continue to use the product as directed.
Sold at
Drug stores, grocery stores and other retailers between January 2010 and June 2010 for about $4.
Affected count
About 35,000 bottles
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash, 1-Liter Size
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Procter & Gamble toll-free at (877) 340-8825 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to their website at: www.scopemouthwash.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Scope-Original-Mint-Mouthwash-Recalled-by-Procter--Gamble-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Closure-RequirementDon't want to check this manually?
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