CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The mouthwash contains ethyl alcohol and certain bottles have malfunctioning child-resistant closures. Ethyl alcohol is toxic and can cause serious injury or death if ingested by children.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • June 25, 2010

Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

This recall involves some bottles of Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash in 1-liter size. The recalled bottles have the number 4 on the bottom of the bottle. The bottles with the 4 on the bottom may not be child-resistant. Consumers can also attempt to twist the cap open. If the cap can be twisted off without squeezing the tabs on the cap, the package is not child-resistant.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Procter & Gamble toll-free at (877) 340-8825 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to their website at: www.scopemouthwash.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Drug stores, grocery stores and other retailers between January 2010 and June 2010 for about $4.
Injuries
None reported
Manufacturer
The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio
Recall Number
10280

Product Information

Product Name
Scope® Original Mint Mouthwash, 1-Liter Size
Product Type
Toiletries
Number of Units
About 35,000 bottles
Manufacturer Name
The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio
Manufactured In
United States

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Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Procter & Gamble toll-free at (877) 340-8825 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to their website at: www.scopemouthwash.com