Acme United Corporation Recalls PhysiciansCare Brand Over-the-Counter Drugs Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

PhysiciansCare brand Aspirin, Extra Strength Non Aspirin, Extra Strength Pain Reliever, Ibuprofen, Medication Station, and Multi-Pack

Date of Recall
2022-03-17

CPSC Release Number
22-733

Manufactured In
United States

Units
About 165,000

Manufacturer
Acme United of Rocky Mount, North Carolina and Acme United of Vancouver, Washington

Sold By
Amazon.com and FSAstore.com from February 2014 through June 2021 for between $5 and $50.

Problem/Hazard
The recalled over-the-counter products contain regulated substances (aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen) which must be in child resistant packaging when being used in the household as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported

Description

This recall involves the PhysiciansCare brand Extra Strength Non Aspirin, Aspirin, Extra Strength Pain Reliever, Ibuprofen, Medication Station, and Multi-Pack over-the-counter drugs. The products contain aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen. They are packaged in cardboard boxes of 50, 100, 250, and 500 tablets per box.

Product

Drug

Tablet Amount

Extra Strength Non Aspirin

Acetaminophen (500 mg)

50 tablets

100 tablets

250 tablets

500 tablets

2 boxes of 100 tablets each

Aspirin

Aspirin (325 mg)

50 tablets

100 tablets

250 tablets

500 tablets

Extra Strength Pain Reliever

Acetaminophen (250 mg)

Aspirin (250 mg)

100 tablets

250 tablets

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen (200 mg)

100 tablets

250 tablets

500 tablets

2 boxes of 100 tablets each

Medication Station / Multi-Pack

Acetaminophen (500 mg)

Aspirin (325 mg)

Ibuprofen (200 mg)

Antacid (420 mg)

4 boxes of 100 tablets each with outer station

4 boxes of 100 tablets each without outer station

The Antacid is not subject to this recall.

Remedy
Refund

Recall Comments

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