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CPSCRecalled Jun 25, 2010 · #10280

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

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.

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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.

Product details

Product
Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash, 1-Liter Size
Type
Toiletries
Manufacturer
The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Drug stores, grocery stores and other retailers between January 2010 and June 2010 for about $4.
Made in
United States

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice