The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19075·Announced 2019-02-28

Biotouch Recalls EZY Gel Topical Anesthetic Due to Child-Resistant Closure Failure

Biotouch is recalling EZY Gel Topical Anesthetic Gel because the packaging fails to meet child-resistant closure requirements, posing a poisoning risk 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 (poisoning risk from lidocaine) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Biotouch Inc. is recalling approximately 8,500 units of EZY Gel Topical Anesthetic Gel. The recalled product consists of 1 fluid ounce white bottles with a purple label on the front panel. The recall was initiated because the package is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The gel contains lidocaine, which poses a risk of poisoning to young children if accessed.

The product was sold at Biotouch stores, beauty suppliers, and tattoo salons nationwide, as well as online at Amazon, Biotouch.com, eBay, Jet.com, and Walmart. Sales occurred from August 2013 through August 2018 for approximately $60 per unit. The distributor for the product was Adventiz Inc. of Chino Hills, Calif.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately place the recalled topical anesthetic out of reach of children. To obtain a full refund, including shipping, consumers should contact Biotouch toll-free at 844-557-9023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.biotouch.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
EZY Gel Topical Anesthetic Gel
Manufacturer
Biotouch Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Topical Anesthetic
Hazard
Affected units
8,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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