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Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

  • Recalled mouthwash bottle
  • Recalled mouthwash bottle with location of identification number
Name of Product:
Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash, 1 Liter Size
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.

Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
June 25, 2010
Units:

About 35,000 bottles

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.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves some bottles of Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash in 1 liter sizes. 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.

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Drug stores, grocery stores and other retailers between January 2010 and June 2010 for about $4.
Manufacturer(s):
The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
10-280

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