CPSCGeneral Alert
Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Me...
Published: June 25, 2010Recall ID: 10280Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash, 1-Liter Size
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Scope-Original-Mint-Mouthwash-Recalled-by-Procter--Gamble-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Closure-Requirement |
| Title | Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4f52c6e50b984cd4a570dbdd53386859.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled mouthwash bottle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4044e10b039f4dbe82f8fee980fd0803.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Location of the Identification number |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash, 1-Liter Size |
| Products › Type | Toiletries |
| Products › Category I D | 2176 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 35,000 bottles |
| Recall I D | 275 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Drug stores, grocery stores and other retailers between January 2010 and June 2010 for about $4. |
| Recall Date | 2010-06-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 10280 |
| Manufacturers › Name | The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 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.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |