The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·24257·Announced 2024-06-06

FURminator deShedding Dog Conditioner Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

Spectrum Brands is recalling about 102,000 units of FURminator deShedding Ultra Premium Dog Conditioner (1 Gallon) because the product can contain Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria, which poses a serious infection risk to people with weakened immune systems or external medical devices.

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 product contains a high-risk pathogen (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) that poses serious infection risk to immunocompromised populations and those with external medical devices. Although no injuries have been reported, the hazard and potential for harm are clearly established in the source text, meeting the High criteria.

Plain-English summary

Spectrum Brands Pet LLC is recalling FURminator deShedding Ultra Premium Dog Conditioner in 1-gallon containers (UPC 854460001073) sold online at Amazon.com, Chewy.com, and Petsmart.com, and in Petsmart stores nationwide from January 2022 through April 2024. The product was sold for about $63 per unit.

The conditioner can contain Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an environmental bacterium found in soil and water. People with weakened immune systems or external medical devices face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment if exposed. The bacteria can enter the body through inhalation, eyes, or breaks in the skin. People with healthy immune systems are usually not affected. The firm has received four reports of mold developing in the container, though no injuries have been reported.

Affected lot numbers are 211102 (units sold without a pump) and 220402 through 240152 (units sold with a pump). Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Spectrum Brands Pet Care toll-free at 888-837-6688 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, for a full refund. Alternatively, consumers can contact the firm online at www.prodprotect.com/recall/FURminator or www.spectrumbrands.com. Do not empty or dispose of the product down drains; instead, mark it "Recalled" and follow the firm's online registration process at www.prodprotect.com/recall/FURminator.

The recalled product

Product
FURminator deShedding Ultra Premium Dog Conditioner (1 Gallon)
Category
Consumer Product — Pet Care / Dog Grooming
Hazard
  • bacterial-contamination
  • pseudomonas-aeruginosa
  • infection-risk
Affected units
102,000

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)

  • 854460001073

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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