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InjuryJune 30, 2011CPSC #11748

Women's Multivitamins Recalled by GNC Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirements (Recall Alert)

Product
Vitamins & Supplements
Units affected
2,500
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

This recall only involves the following four products with the noted lot numbers: GNC Women's Ultra Mega 28-count multivitamin bottles with lot numbers 0432AL1781 and 1283CL1781, GNC Women's Ultra Mega Active 180-count multivitamin bottles with lot numbers 1029BL1783 and 1030BL1783, GNC Women's Ultra Mega Energy and Metabolism 90-count multivitamin bottles with lot number 1450CL1789 and GNC Prenatal Formula with Iron 120-count multivitamin bottles with lot number 0785BL2863. The lot numbers are printed on the side of the bottle and on the bottom of the product's packaging. The affected lots are packaged in a white plastic bottle with a white label and a flip-top cap.

Hazard

The product contains iron, but does not have child-resistant packaging as required by federal law. If ingested by a child, these vitamins could cause serious injury or death.

Injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • GNC retail stores nationwide and at the GNC website from March 2011 through May 2011 for between approximately $9 and $35.

Photos

Picture of Recalled Ultra Mega Energy and Metabolism packagePicture of Recalled Women’s Ultra Mega packageLot Number on PackagingLot Number on Bottle
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