Orajel toddler EXTRA GENTLE Yellow Manual Toothbrush, Model 7531. Made in China --- The toothbrush is to be...
Del Laboratories Inc. began a recall of Orajel toddler EXTRA GENTLE Yellow Manual Toothbrush, Model 7531. Made in China --- The toothbrush is to be replaced every 3 months. --- Firm on label: DEL... on . The reason FDA records is "Firm received several consumer complaints that the elastomer head of the toothbrush had separated (broke) from the handle during use and could pose a choking hazard to children". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1082-05
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Del Laboratories Inc.
- Product
- Orajel toddler EXTRA GENTLE Yellow Manual Toothbrush, Model 7531. Made in China --- The toothbrush is to be replaced every 3 months. --- Firm on label: DEL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. a subsidiary of Del Laboratories, Inc. Uniondale, NY 11553
- Product code
- EFW Toothbrush, Manual
- Reason for recall
- Firm received several consumer complaints that the elastomer head of the toothbrush had separated (broke) from the handle during use and could pose a choking hazard to children.
- FDA root cause
- Other
- Action
- Recall letters were sent on 6/09/05 by FedEx to direct wholesalers/distributors and retailers nationwide. A nationwide press release was issued on 6/10/05, and notification sent to numerous consumer & parenting publications, plus posting on company website. Questions from consumers should be referred to Del Pharmaceuticals at 1-800-818-1915 or by email at [email protected]. Recall letters were sent to 3 direct accounts on 7/21/05 via FedEx after the discovery that these accounts had not been notified.
- Quantity in commerce
- 134,082 units domestically, and 1578 units internationally as samples
- Distribution
- Nationwide & Puerto Rico.
- Product codes and lots
- Model 7531, barcode # 3 10310 32362 2 (This product does not have lot numbers assigned).
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