Serious riskCPSC
RootStim beard growth serum recalled for child poisoning risk
RootStim Beard Growth Serum spray bottles contain minoxidil, a powerful medication that must be in child-resistant packaging by law. These bottles do not have child-resistant caps, creating a serious risk of poisoning if a young child swallows the liquid. The product was sold online from November 2024 through September 2025.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Lock the serum bottles away from children immediately
- Do not use the product
- Contact RootStim for a replacement and disposal instructions
- If a child swallows any serum, call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) or 911 right away
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- RootStim Beard Growth Serum, 5% Minoxidil
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com from November 2024 through September 2025 for about $20.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Adults
- On our parents list
- Because it can endanger children at home.
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 16,900
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Replace
- Manufactured in
- China
- Company contact
- RootStim at 202-743-1714 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at finergraceing@gmail.com, or online at https://rootstim.com and click "Contact Us" at the top of the page for more information.
- Recall number
- 26198
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves RootStim Beard Growth Serums spray bottles. The serums come in black boxes with orange and white lettering and have an orange mustache icon on its front panel. The boxes have "Beard Growth Treatment" and "5% Minoxidil - Biotin & Rice Water" printed on its front, directions and warnings printed on its sides, and "Distributed By RootStim LLC" on the bottom. The bottles are black with black spray cap, transparent top cap, and an orange and black wraparound label bearing the same information as the box.
- Hazard
- The beard growth serum contains minoxidil, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The serum's packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately secure the recalled serum bottles out of sight and reach of children, and contact RootStim for instructions on receiving a replacement product. Consumers will be asked to discard the original bottle.