Maximum Strength Bacitraycin Plus Ointment with Lidocaine
Published March 7, 2018
Summary
CPSC records recall 18118, published March 7, 2018. Reported units: About 500,000.
What's the hazard
The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The pain relieving ointment contains lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young children if they put it on their skin or ingest it.
What to do
Consumers should immediately place the recalled ointment out of the reach of children and contact United Exchange, the product's importer, for instructions on how to receive a full refund from the place of purchase.
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Recall details
- Brand
- United Exchange Corporation, of Cerritos, Calif.
- Distributor
- First Aid Research Corp., of Jupiter, Fla.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Maximum Strength Bacitraycin Plus Ointment with Lidocaine recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 18118 on March 7, 2018. Reported hazard: The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The pain relieving ointment contains lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young children if they put it on their skin or ingest it.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately place the recalled ointment out of the reach of children and contact United Exchange, the product's importer, for instructions on how to receive a full refund from the place of purchase.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: United Exchange Corporation, of Cerritos, Calif..