CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2023-05-18

Acme United Recalls PhysiciansCare Brand Allergy Relief and Cold and Cough Tablets Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning; Sold on Amazon.com

23203 · Recalled 2023-05-18 · CPSC page

Recalled PhysiciansCare Allergy in 50 caplets (50 packets, 1 caplet each)
Recalled PhysiciansCare Allergy in 50 caplets (50 packets, 1 caplet each)

Description

This recall involves PhysiciansCare brand Allergy caplets with item number 90036, Allergy Plus tablets with item number 90091, and Cold and Cough tablets with item numbers 90092 and 90033. They are packaged in boxes of 50, 100 and 250 tablets/caplets. The item numbers are printed on the top right corner of the box. The recall includes the following: Item Number Description 90036 PhysiciansCare Allergy; 50 caplets 90091 PhysiciansCare Allergy Plus; 100 tablets Non-Drowsy Cold and Cough; 100 tablets 90033 PhysiciansCare Cold and Cough; 250 tablets

Hazards

The recalled products contain diphenhydramine hydrochloride and acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Acme United for information on how to dispose of the products and receive a refund of Acme United's average selling price of between $5 and $19.

Products

NameModelUnits
PhysiciansCare Allergy, Allergy Plus and Cold and CoughAbout 2,400

Parties

Manufacturer
Acme United
Made in
United States
Sold at
Online at Amazon.com

Consumer contact

Acme United toll-free at 888-803-0509 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.recallrtr.com/acmeunitedotc2 or at www.acmeunited.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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Recalled PhysiciansCare Allergy Plus in 100 tablets (50 packets, 2 tablets each)
Recalled PhysiciansCare Allergy Plus in 100 tablets (50 packets, 2 tablets each)
Recalled PhysiciansCare Non-Drowsy Cold and Cough in 100 tablets (50 packets, 2 tablets each)
Recalled PhysiciansCare Non-Drowsy Cold and Cough in 100 tablets (50 packets, 2 tablets each)
Recalled PhysiciansCare Non-Drowsy Cold and Cough in 250 tablets (125 packets, 2 tablets each)
Recalled PhysiciansCare Non-Drowsy Cold and Cough in 250 tablets (125 packets, 2 tablets each)

Source: CPSC recall 23203. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.