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Procter & Gamble Recalls: 3 CPSC Recalls Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 3 recalls involving Procter & Gamble products since 2010, the most recent on April 5, 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.
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Procter & Gamble Recalls 8.2 Million Defective Bags of Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel Laundry Detergent Packets Distributed in US Due to Risk of Serious Injury
Hazard: The outer packaging meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near the zipper track, posing a risk of serious injury to children and other vulnerable populations if the contents of the laundry detergent packets are ingested, as well as posing a risk of skin or eye injuries. Ingestion of a large quantity o…
Remedy: Consumers should immediately secure the recalled bags out of sight and reach of children and contact Procter & Gamble for a full refund and a free replacement child-resistant bag to store the product. Consumers can also…
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · April 5, 2024
Procter & Gamble Recalls 8.2 Million Defective Bags of Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel Laundry Detergent Packets Distributed in US Due to Risk of Serious Injury
- Recall number
- 24189
- Units
- About 8.2 million (In addition, about 56,741 were sold in Canada)
- Hazard
- The outer packaging meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near the zipper track, posing a risk of serious injury to children and other vulnerable populations if the contents of the laundry detergent packets are ingested, as well as posing a risk of skin or eye injuries. Ingestion of a large quantity of any surfactant-containing household cleaning products can cause death among individuals with underlying health issues.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves certain lot codes of Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods, and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets packaged in flexible film bags that were manufactured between September 2023 and February 2024. Recalled products range from bags with 12 to 39 laundry detergent packets and include the following: Gain Flings Original Tide Simply Pods Plus Oxi Boost Gain Flings Moonlight Breeze Scent Tide Pods Clean Breeze Scent Gain Flings Blissful Breeze Scent Tide Pods Free & Gentle Gain Flings Spring Daydream Scent Tide Pods Oxi Gain Flings Plus Ultra Oxi Tide Pods Ultra Oxi Gain Flings Plus Odor Defense Ace Pods Clean Breeze Tide Pods Original Ace Pods Spring Meadow Tide Pods Sprin
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately secure the recalled bags out of sight and reach of children and contact Procter & Gamble for a full refund and a free replacement child-resistant bag to store the product. Consumers can also receive a cabinet lock for securing laundry materials. Consumers should check to see if their bag is part of the recall by checking the lot code on their bag. Recalled lot codes will be listed at pg.com/bags and are found on the bottom of the package. Consumers with recalled bags can submit a photo of the recalled product, showing the lot code to participate in the recall.
- Sold at
- Big Lots, CVS, Family Dollar, Home Depot, Sam's Club, Target, Walmart, and other major stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from September 2023 through present for between $5 (one 12 ct. bag) and $30 (four 39 ct. bags in a box).
- Company
- The Procter & Gamble Company, of Cincinnati, Ohio
- Contact
- Procter & Gamble toll-free at 833-347-5764 from Monday through Friday, 9 AM ET to 6 PM ET, Saturday, 9 AM ET to 5:30 PM ET, or online at pg.com/bags.
Procter & Gamble Recalls Zevo Fly, Gnat and Fruit Fly Insect Spray Due to Injury and Laceration Hazards
Hazard: The aerosol containers can rupture and leak, posing injury and laceration hazards.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled insect spray and contact Procter & Gamble for a full refund, by filling out a form online at www.zevoinsect.com/recall. Consumers must provide a photo of the bottom o…
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · September 28, 2023
Procter & Gamble Recalls Zevo Fly, Gnat and Fruit Fly Insect Spray Due to Injury and Laceration Hazards
- Recall number
- 23296
- Units
- About 8,600
- Hazard
- The aerosol containers can rupture and leak, posing injury and laceration hazards.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Zevo Fly, Gnat and Fruit Fly Flying Insect Killer3 Value Packs. The twin pack aerosol containers are shrink-wrapped together with a white and purple label. The batch code 3045D185EW3 is printed on the bottom of the aerosol containers or on the shrink-wrap. "Zevo Insect Killer" and "Fly, Gnat & Fruit Fly" and "Kills on Contact" are printed on the shrink-wrap.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled insect spray and contact Procter & Gamble for a full refund, by filling out a form online at www.zevoinsect.com/recall. Consumers must provide a photo of the bottom of the canister with the lot number visible or a sales receipt. After requesting a refund, consumers should dispose of the product by placing it in the household trash. Do not empty the product prior to disposal.
- Sold at
- Kroger and Meijer stores nationwide from March 2023 through April 2023 for about $25.
- Company
- The Procter & Gamble Company, of Cincinnati, Ohio
- Contact
- Procter & Gamble at 800-374-9429 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.zevoinsect.com/contact-us/, www.zevoinsect.com/recall/ or www.zevoinsect.com and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
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…
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · June 25, 2010
Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
- Recall number
- 10280
- Units
- About 35,000 bottles
- 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.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves some bottles of Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash in 1-liter size. The recalled bottles have the number 4 on the bottom of the bottle. The bottles with the 4 on the bottom may not be child-resistant. Consumers can also attempt to twist the cap open. If the cap can be twisted off without squeezing the tabs on the cap, the package is not child-resistant.
- 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.
- Company
- The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio
- 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
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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.