Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter
Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
Why was Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash, 1-Liter Size
- Company
- The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 35,000 bottles
- Sold at
- Drug stores, grocery stores and other retailers between January 2010 and June 2010 for about $4.
- Recall date
- June 25, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.