Diamond Wipes International Recalls CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violate Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging
Reason for Recall
The recalled medicated wipes contain lidocaine, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The packaging of the wipes is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents of the wipes are ingested by young children.
Date Issued
Category
Products
Status
urgent
Issuing Agency
CPSC
What to do if you're affected
- →Stop using the product immediately.
- →Check the model number and any date codes or serial numbers against the specific units listed in the recall notice.
- →Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the remedy at the link in the official recall notice.
- →Do not donate or sell the recalled product.
- →Keep children and pets away from the recalled item.
About the CPSC
This recall was conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which oversees the safety of roughly 15,000 categories of consumer products — from electronics and furniture to toys, clothing, and small appliances. The CPSC works with manufacturers on voluntary recalls and can order mandatory recalls under the Consumer Product Safety Act. Consumers can report hazardous products and track all current recalls at CPSC.gov. Injuries involving recalled products can also be reported at SaferProducts.gov.
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