UberScientific Recalls Uber Numb Topical Anesthetic for Child-Resistant Packaging Failure
UberScientific is recalling Uber Numb topical anesthetic cream and spray because the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lidocaine poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
UberScientific LLC is recalling approximately 76,000 units of Uber Numb Topical Anesthetic Cream and Uber Numb Spray. The recall is due to the packaging failing to meet the child-resistant closure requirements of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The products contain lidocaine, which poses a risk of poisoning to young children if they apply it to their skin or ingest it.
The recalled cream is sold in 1, 2, and 4-ounce sizes in a white jar with a smooth, rounded cap and a green label. The recalled spray is sold in 4-ounce sizes in a green bottle with a white cap and a white label. These products were sold online at Amazon.com and Uberscientific.com from February 2017 through April 2018 for between $20 and $40. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.
Consumers should immediately place the recalled products out of reach of children. They can contact UberScientific toll-free at 877-289-1367 or visit www.uberscientific.com for instructions on receiving a free replacement or full refund. Owners of the cream can receive a free child-resistant replacement cap, while owners of the spray can receive a free replacement cream with a child-resistant cap or a full refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Uber Numb topical anesthetic cream and spray
- Manufacturer
- UberScientific LLC, of Kissimmee, Fla.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 76,000
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
UPCs (4)
- 863255000306
- 863255000344
- 863255000313
- 850777008002
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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