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RecalledCPSC · November 30, 2017 Child-resistant packaging

Natural Solutions for Life Recalls Synodrin Pain Relieving Cream Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement

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Synodrin Lidocaine Maximum Strength Box
Synodrin Lidocaine Maximum Strength Box · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Maximum Strength Synodrin Pain Relieving Cream with Lidocaine

Units: About 56,000

The recalled Synodrin Lidocaine Maximum Strength Pain Relieving Cream is in a white jar with a blue label with "Synodrin Lidocaine Maximum Strength 4% Pain Relieving Cream" printed on the front. The jars measure about three inches in diameter, are three inches tall and weigh about 4 ounces. They were sold in a blue box with yellow letters "Lidocaine" and white letters "Maximum Strength 4% Pain Relieving Cream." The brand name Synodrin is printed on the jar and the box. The box and jar have UPC code 8 64751 00032 6 printed on the right side.

UPC: 864751000326

The problem, in CPSC's words

The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The pain relieving cream contains lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported

What CPSC says to do

Replace

Consumers should immediately place the recalled pain relieving cream out of the reach of children and contact Natural Solutions for Life to obtain a free replacement cap.

How to contact the company

Natural Solutions for Life toll-free at 855-499-6435 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Synodrin.com and click on“About Us” and then “Recall Information” for more information.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 18049, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.