CPSCGeneral Alert
Wintergreen Essential Oil Recalled by Epic Business Services Due to Failure to M...
Published: July 16, 2019Recall ID: 19762Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a risk of poisoning to young children if they ingest it.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Majestic Pure Wintergreen essential oil. "Majestic Pure" Logo Wintergreen essential oil 100% Pure and Natural Therapeutic Grade is written on the front of the brown bottle. The side panel ingredients specifically mentions "Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbent) essential oil. Steam distilled." It also states safety recommendations, directions and storage guidelines.
Affected Products
Majestic Pure Wintergreen Oil
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Wintergreen-Essential-Oil-Recalled-by-Epic-Business-Services-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Closure-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Wintergreen Essential Oil Recalled by Epic Business Services Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/p1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Majestic Pure Wintergreen Oil |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/p2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Majestic Pure Wintergreen Oil side panel |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/p3.png |
| Hazards › Name | The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a risk of poisoning to young children if they ingest it. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Majestic Pure Wintergreen Oil |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 11,580 |
| Recall I D | 8616 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact the firm to receive a free replacement child resistant dropper. All known purchasers are being notified directly by the firm about the recall. |
| Importers › Name | Epic Business Services Inc., of San Diego, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Online at Amazon.com from June 2016 to April 2019 for about $18. |
| Recall Date | 2019-07-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Majestic Pure Wintergreen essential oil. "Majestic Pure" Logo Wintergreen essential oil 100% Pure and Natural Therapeutic Grade is written on the front of the brown bottle. The side panel ingredients specifically mentions "Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbent) essential oil. Steam distilled." It also states safety recommendations, directions and storage guidelines. |
| Distributors › Name | Majestic Pure Cosmeceuticals, of San Diego, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 19762 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Epic Business Service toll-free at 888 995-8495 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at info@majesticpure.com or online at www.majesticpure.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2019-07-16T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |