Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash, 1 Liter Size
Date of Recall
2010-06-25CPSC Release Number
10-280Manufactured In
United StatesCompany Phone Number
(877) 340-8825Units
About 35,000 bottlesManufacturer
The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, OhioSold By
Drug stores, grocery stores and other retailers between January 2010 and June 2010 for about $4.Problem/Hazard
The mouthwash contains ethyl alcohol and certain bottles have malfunctioning child-resistant caps and lack the statement, "This Package for Households Without Young children," as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Ethyl alcohol is toxic and can cause serious injury or death if ingested by children.Injuries/Incidents
None reportedDescription
This recall involves some bottles of Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash in 1 liter sizes. 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.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.comRecall Comments
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