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InjuryJune 25, 2010CPSC #10280

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

Product
Toiletries
Units affected
35,000
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Drug stores, grocery stores and other retailers between January 2010 and June 2010 for about $4.

Photos

Recalled mouthwash bottleLocation of the Identification number
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