Procter & Gamble · Recalled
Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
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.
- Units
- About 35,000 bottles
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $4
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Drug stores, grocery stores and other retailers between January 2010 and June 2010 for about $4.
- Product type
- Toiletries
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 25 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
