Recalls / 2009-12-18
Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquicaps Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due To Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
10085 · Recalled 2009-12-18 · CPSC page
Description
The recall involves Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu 24-Count Bonus Pack Liquicaps. The medicine comes in orange packaging with the green Vicks symbol and has the following UPC#: 3 23900 01087 1. No other Vick's product is included in this recall.
Hazards
The cold and flu medicine contains acetaminophen and is not in child-resistant packaging and lacks the statement, "This Package for Households Without Young Children," as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. This medicine could cause serious health problems or death to a child if several of the capsules are swallowed.
Reported injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of children. Consumers who purchased the product with the expectation that it would be in child-resistant packaging can contact Procter & Gamble for a full refund or a replacement coupon. Adult consumers can continue to use the product as directed.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu 24-Count Bonus Pack Liquicaps | About 700,000 packages |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- The Procter & Gamble Co.
- Made in
- Canada
- Sold at
- Drug stores, grocery stores, other retailers nationwide, December 2009 for about $5.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Procter & Gamble at (800) 251-3374 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to their Web site at www.vicks.com
Source: CPSC recall 10085. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.