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Z-1082-05

Orajel toddler EXTRA GENTLE Yellow Manual Toothbrush, Model 7531. Made in China --- The toothbrush is to be...

Del Laboratories Inc. / initiated 2005-06-09 / Terminated

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).