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The Laundress Fabric Conditioners

Published March 31, 2023

Summary

CPSC records recall 23172, published March 31, 2023. Reported units: About 800,000 (730,000 of the 800,000 were recalled on December 1, 2022). (An additional 13,000 units were sold in Canada).

What's the hazard

The fabric conditioners can contain a chemical impurity, ethylene oxide, a carcinogen that can cause adverse health effects if there is significant and direct long-term exposure.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fabric conditioners and contact The Laundress for instructions to receive a full refund. Consumers who have previously requested a refund for these products in response to The Laundress' December 2022 recall and reimbursement program should not submit a new request. Consumers who purchased the recalled products on or after January 2021 can request a refund using either a photo of the lot code with their initials and the date written in marker or a receipt, or if purchased through www.TheLaundress.com, consumers can submit their e-mail address for a refund. Consumers who purchased the recalled products before January 2021 should take a photo of the lot code with their initials and the date written in marker and contact The Laundress for a full refund of the purchase price, with receipt, or of the manufacturer's suggested retail price, without receipt.

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Recall details

Distributor
The Laundress, a subsidiary of Conopco Inc., d/b/a Unilever, of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was The Laundress Fabric Conditioners recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 23172 on March 31, 2023. Reported hazard: The fabric conditioners can contain a chemical impurity, ethylene oxide, a carcinogen that can cause adverse health effects if there is significant and direct long-term exposure.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fabric conditioners and contact The Laundress for instructions to receive a full refund. Consumers who have previously requested a refund for these products in response to The Laundress' December 2022 recall and reimbursement program should not submit a new request. Consumers who purchased the recalled products on or after January 2021 can request a refund using either a photo of the lot code with their initials and the date written in marker or a receipt, or if purchased through www.TheLaundress.com, consumers can submit their e-mail address for a refund. Consumers who purchased the recalled products before January 2021 should take a photo of the lot code with their initials and the date written in marker and contact The Laundress for a full refund of the purchase price, with receipt, or of the manufacturer's suggested retail price, without receipt.

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