Scalpa Numb Topical Anesthetic Cream Recalled for Child-Resistant Packaging Failure
Scalpa Inc. is recalling Scalpa Numb Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream because the packaging does not meet child-resistant 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) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Scalpa Inc. is recalling approximately 10,000 units of Scalpa Numb Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream. The recall is due to the product's failure to meet the child-resistant packaging requirements mandated by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The cream contains lidocaine, and the non-child-resistant packaging poses a risk of poisoning to young children.
The recalled product is a 10-gram black and white tube with a white cap. The label displays "SCALPANUMB" and "Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream." The expiration date is marked as EXP 202307 on the crimped end of the tube, and the batch number is 1000000101. The UPC code is 857076008689. The product was sold at Scalpashop.com and Amazon.com from February 2020 through November 2020 for approximately $18.
No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cream and store it in a safe location out of reach of children. Scalpa is directly notifying all known purchasers. Consumers can contact Scalpa toll-free at 855-424-7828 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at www.scalpashop.com for a full refund or store credit.
The recalled product
- Product
- Scalpa Numb Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream
- Manufacturer
- Scalpa Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 10,000
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
UPCs (1)
- 857076008689
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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