Morovan nail polish remover recalled for methylene chloride
Morovan gel nail polish remover (15ml bottle, turquoise with white cap) was found to contain methylene chloride and chloroform—chemicals prohibited in cosmetics. Methylene chloride may cause cancer and is not allowed in cosmetics at any level under FDA regulations. About 4,000 units were sold on Amazon between August 2025 and January 2026.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using the recalled nail polish remover immediately
- Mark the bottle and packaging with the word "Recalled" in a prominent location
- Dispose of the entire product safely in your household waste according to local regulations
- Photograph the discarded product with the "Recalled" label visible and email the image to customer-service@morovan.com for verification
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- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages
Details
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
In the FDA's words
Nail Polish Remover recalled due to the detection of methylene chloride and chloroform in the affected product—both hazardous substances that are strictly prohibited in cosmetic formulations.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Nail Polish Remover
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Hazard: The nail polish remover was found to contain methylene chloride and chloroform, methylene chloride, in cosmetics, is a concern because it has been shown to cause cancer in animals and is likely harmful to human health. Methylene chloride is a prohibited ingredient which is not allowed in cosmetics at any level under FDA regulations.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should stop using the recalled Nail Polish Remover immediately and clearly mark the product bottle and its outer packaging with the word “Recalled” in a prominent location. Subsequently, please safely dispose of the entire product (including the bottle and any remaining contents) in your regular household waste, in accordance with local waste disposal regulations.
Following proper disposal, kindly take a photograph of the discarded product (clearly showing the “Recalled” label and the product itself) and submit the image via email to our customer service team for verification. The designated email address for submission is: customer-service@morovan.com .
Consumer Contact: customer-service@morovan.com
Recall Details
Units: About 4000
Description: This recall involves Nail Polish Remover which is used for fast, safe, and gentle removal of gel nail polish and builder gel. This MOROVAN gel nail polish remover comes in a 15ml (0.5fl.oz) square turquoise bottle with a white cap, paired with a matching green packaging box. It is manufactured in China, with a production date of 02-07-2024 and an expiration date of 02-07-2027, offering a 3-year shelf life.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Amazon.com from August 2025 to January 2026.
Retailer: HONGKONG YIIXIN TRADING LIMITED, Nails Studio, of China
Manufactured in: China
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Content current as of:
04/13/2026
Regulated Product(s)
Cosmetics
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