Acme United Recalls PhysiciansCare Brand Allergy Relief and Cold and Cough Tablets Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning; Sold on Amazon.com
USAcme United Recalls PhysiciansCare Brand Allergy Relief and Cold and Cough Tablets Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning; Sold on Amazon.com
Recalling Firm: Acme United, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Acme United, of Vancouver, Washington
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TranslatedThe recalled products contain diphenhydramine hydrochloride and acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging 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.
Produktbeschreibung & Identifikation
TranslatedThis recall involves PhysiciansCare brand Allergy caplets with item number 90036, Allergy Plus tablets with item number 90091, and Cold and Cough tablets with item numbers 90092 and 90033. They are packaged in boxes of 50, 100 and 250 tablets/caplets. The item numbers are printed on the top right corner of the box. The recall includes the following: Item Number Description 90036 PhysiciansCare Allergy; 50 caplets 90091 PhysiciansCare Allergy Plus; 100 tablets Non-Drowsy Cold and Cough; 100 tablets 90033 PhysiciansCare Cold and Cough; 250 tablets
Betroffene Produkte
TranslatedPhysiciansCare Allergy, Allergy Plus and Cold and Cough
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Acme-United-Recalls-PhysiciansCare-Brand-Allergy-Relief-and-Cold-and-Cough-Tablets-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning-Sold-on-Amazon-com |
| Title | Acme United Recalls PhysiciansCare Brand Allergy Relief and Cold and Cough Tablets Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning; Sold on Amazon.com |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/allergy-50.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled PhysiciansCare Allergy in 50 caplets (50 packets, 1 caplet each) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/allergy-100.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled PhysiciansCare Allergy Plus in 100 tablets (50 packets, 2 tablets each) |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/cold-cough-100.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled PhysiciansCare Non-Drowsy Cold and Cough in 100 tablets (50 packets, 2 tablets each) |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/cold-cough-250.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled PhysiciansCare Non-Drowsy Cold and Cough in 250 tablets (125 packets, 2 tablets each) |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled products contain diphenhydramine hydrochloride and acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging 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 › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | PhysiciansCare Allergy, Allergy Plus and Cold and Cough |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,400 |
| Recall I D | 9624 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Acme United for information on how to dispose of the products and receive a refund of Acme United's average selling price of between $5 and $19. |
| Retailers › Name | Online at Amazon.com from January 2021 through August 2022 for between $5 and $19. This is Acme United's average selling price. It is not known at what price third parties sold the recalled products on Amazon. |
| Recall Date | 2023-05-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves PhysiciansCare brand Allergy caplets with item number 90036, Allergy Plus tablets with item number 90091, and Cold and Cough tablets with item numbers 90092 and 90033. They are packaged in boxes of 50, 100 and 250 tablets/caplets. The item numbers are printed on the top right corner of the box. The recall includes the following: Item Number Description 90036 PhysiciansCare Allergy; 50 caplets 90091 PhysiciansCare Allergy Plus; 100 tablets Non-Drowsy Cold and Cough; 100 tablets 90033 PhysiciansCare Cold and Cough; 250 tablets |
| Recall Number | 23203 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Acme United, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Acme United, of Vancouver, Washington |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Acme United toll-free at 888-803-0509 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.recallrtr.com/acmeunitedotc2 or at www.acmeunited.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-05-18T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Acme United Recalls PhysiciansCare Brand Allergy Relief and Cold and Cough Tablets Due to Failure to Meet Child Resis...?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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