Triaminic and Theraflu Products Recalled Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-01-31 · 13114
Hazards
These child-resistant caps can fail to function properly and enable the cap to be removed by a child with the tamper-evident seal in place, posing a risk of unintentional ingestion and poisoning. These products contain acetaminophen and diphenhydramine which are required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act to be sealed with child-resistant packaging.
Recall
Number
13114
Date
2013-01-31
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Triaminic® Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups
Remedies
Options
Refund; Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Novartis Consumer Health Inc., of Parsippany, NJ
Retailer(s)
Food, drug, mass merchandise and club stores nationwide between May 2010 and December 2011 for about $5.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves Triaminic® Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups for coughs, colds and fevers. There are 24 types of these two products included in the recall. A complete list of products, lot numbers and National Drug Codes (NDC) can be found at www.novartisOTC.com. Lot numbers are located on the bottom panel of the box and on the left side of the label on the bottle. The NDC number is located on the upper right corner of the front panel of the Triaminic Syrups box and the upper left corner of the Theraflu Warming Relief Syrups bottle.