Recalls / 2011-06-30

Women's Multivitamins Recalled by GNC Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirements (Recall Alert)

11748 · Recalled 2011-06-30 · CPSC page

Picture of Recalled Ultra Mega Energy and Metabolism package

Description

This recall only involves the following four products with the noted lot numbers: GNC Women's Ultra Mega 28-count multivitamin bottles with lot numbers 0432AL1781 and 1283CL1781, GNC Women's Ultra Mega Active 180-count multivitamin bottles with lot numbers 1029BL1783 and 1030BL1783, GNC Women's Ultra Mega Energy and Metabolism 90-count multivitamin bottles with lot number 1450CL1789 and GNC Prenatal Formula with Iron 120-count multivitamin bottles with lot number 0785BL2863. The lot numbers are printed on the side of the bottle and on the bottom of the product's packaging. The affected lots are packaged in a white plastic bottle with a white label and a flip-top cap.

Hazards

The product contains iron, but does not have child-resistant packaging as required by federal law. If ingested by a child, these vitamins could cause serious injury or death.

Reported injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should keep these products out of the reach of children and return them to the GNC store where they were purchased to be exchanged for a replacement bottle or refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
GNC Women's Ultra Mega®, Ultra Mega Active, Ultra Mega Energy and Metabolism, and GNC Prenatal Formula with Iron multivitamins		About 2,500

Parties

Manufacturer: General Nutrition Corporation
Made in: United States
Sold at: GNC retail, at the GNC website, $35.

Consumer contact

For additional information, consumers can contact GNC toll-free at (888) 462-2548 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.gnc.com

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Picture of Recalled Women’s Ultra Mega package

Source: CPSC recall 11748. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.