Biotouch Recalls Topical Anesthetic Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
What's being recalled
EZY Gel Topical Anesthetic Gel
Units: About 8,500
This recall involves EZY Gel Topical Anesthetic Gel. The recalled product was sold in 1 fluid ounce white bottles. Biotouch Topical Anesthetic Gel EZY Gel is printed on a purple label located on the front panel. Lot numbers and expiration dates are located on the bottom of the bottle.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The package is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The pain relieving gel contains lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately place the recalled topical anesthetic out of reach of children and contact Biotouch for instructions on how to obtain a full refund, including shipping.
How to contact the company
Biotouch toll-free at 844-557-9023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@biotouch.com , or online at www.biotouch.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 19075, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.