Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-06-25 · 10280
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
10280
Date
2010-06-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash, 1-Liter Size
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio
Retailer(s)
Drug stores, grocery stores and other retailers between January 2010 and June 2010 for about $4.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.