CPSCGeneral Alert
GSK Consumer Health Recalls Five Excedrin Brands Due to Failure to Meet Child Re...
Published: December 23, 2020Recall ID: 21057Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Some of the bottles containing the over-the-counter drug can have a hole in the bottom. If there is a hole, children could access and swallow the contents, posing a risk of poisoning. These products contain the substances aspirin and acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA).
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves 50, 80, 100, 125, 200, 250 and 300-count bottles of Excedrin Migraine Caplets, Excedrin Migraine Geltabs, Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets, Excedrin PM Headache Caplets, and Excedrin Tension Headache Caplets. The bottles are plastic with a child-resistant closure. For a full list of the recalled products, visit www.excedrin.com/products/discontinued.
Affected Products
Excedrin Migraine Caplets, Excedrin Migraine Geltabs, Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets, Excedrin PM Headache Caplets, and Excedrin Tension Headache Caplets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/GSK-Consumer-Health-Recalls-Five-Excedrin-Brands-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning |
| Title | GSK Consumer Health Recalls Five Excedrin Brands Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1-80800AM.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Excedrin with hole in the bottom of the bottle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2-80806AM.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Excedrin Migraine Caplets (50, 80, 100, 125, 200, 250 and 300-count) |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/3-80814AM.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Excedrin Migraine Geltabs (50, 80, 100, 125, 200, 250 and 300-count) |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/4-80823AM.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets (50, 80, 100, 125, 200, 250 and 300-count) |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/5-80907AM.png |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled Excedrin PM Headache Caplets (50, 80, 100, 125, 200, 250 and 300-count) |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/6-80915AM.png |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Recalled Excedrin Tension Headache Caplets (50, 80, 100, 125, 200, 250 and 300-count) |
| Hazards › Name | Some of the bottles containing the over-the-counter drug can have a hole in the bottom. If there is a hole, children could access and swallow the contents, posing a risk of poisoning. These products contain the substances aspirin and acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Excedrin Migraine Caplets, Excedrin Migraine Geltabs, Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets, Excedrin PM Headache Caplets, and Excedrin Tension Headache Caplets |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 433,600 |
| Recall I D | 8974 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately store the recalled Excedrin bottles out of sight and reach of children and inspect the bottom of the bottle to determine if there is a hole. If there is a hole in the bottle, contact GSK Consumer Relations for information on how to receive a prepaid shipping label for return to receive a full refund. Bottles without a hole can be retained and used as directed. |
| Retailers › Name | Pharmacies, department stores, grocery stores, and hypermarkets nationwide and online from March 2018 through September 2020 for between $7 and $18. |
| Recall Date | 2020-12-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves 50, 80, 100, 125, 200, 250 and 300-count bottles of Excedrin Migraine Caplets, Excedrin Migraine Geltabs, Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets, Excedrin PM Headache Caplets, and Excedrin Tension Headache Caplets. The bottles are plastic with a child-resistant closure. For a full list of the recalled products, visit www.excedrin.com/products/discontinued. |
| Recall Number | 21057 |
| Manufacturers › Name | GSK Consumer Healthcare, of Warren, N.J. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | GSK Consumer Relations at 800-468-7746 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.excedrin.com and click on the “safety issue” banner at the top of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2020-12-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |