Product recalls
FURminator Recalls: 1 CPSC Recall Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 1 recall involving FURminator products since 2010, the most recent on June 6, 2024. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
All FURminator recalls
Spectrum Brands Pet Care Recalls Pet Fur deShedding Conditioner Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria
Hazard: The recalled conditioner can contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an environmental organism found widely in soil and water. People with weakened immune systems or external medical devices who are exposed to Pseudomonas aeruginosa face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment. The b…
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pet conditioner and contact the firm to receive a full refund. Do not empty the product prior to disposal or pour the product down the toilet or drain. Consumers shou…
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · June 6, 2024
Spectrum Brands Pet Care Recalls Pet Fur deShedding Conditioner Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria
- Recall number
- 24257
- Units
- About 102,000 (In addition, about 250 were sold in Canada)
- Hazard
- The recalled conditioner can contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an environmental organism found widely in soil and water. People with weakened immune systems or external medical devices who are exposed to Pseudomonas aeruginosa face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment. The bacteria can enter the body if inhaled, through the eyes, or through a break in the skin. People with healthy immune systems are usually not affected by the bacteria.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves a dog fur deshedding conditioner sold in a clear one gallon (128 ounce) container. The product has a black label on it with "FURminator deShedding Ultra Premium Conditioner" (1 Gallon) written on it. The UPC number shown on the label is 854460001073. Lot numbers are printed on the bottom of the container. Affected lot numbers for units sold without a pump are 211102 and affected lot numbers for units sold with a pump are between 220402 and 240152.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pet conditioner and contact the firm to receive a full refund. Do not empty the product prior to disposal or pour the product down the toilet or drain. Consumers should mark the product with the word "Recalled", upload a picture of the product's UPC, date, and customer initials, then upload a photo of the disposed product in the trash online at www.prodprotect.com/recall/FURminator. Upon successful registration, the firm will issue a refund to purchasers.
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com, Chewy.com and Petsmart.com and in Petsmart stores nationwide from January 2022 through April 2024 for about $63.
- Company
- Spectrum Brands Pet LLC, of Middleton, Wisconsin
- Contact
- Spectrum Brands Pet Care toll-free at 888-837-6688 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or online at www.prodprotect.com/recall/FURminator or www.spectrumbrands.com and click on "Product Recalls" on the bottom of the page for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.