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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0263-2023·Announced 2023-02-15

Ohm Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Acetaldehyde and Acetal Contamination

Urban Electric Power is recalling Ohm Hand Sanitizer products in multiple sizes due to FDA findings of acetaldehyde and acetal above specification limits resulting from manufacturing deviations.

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: Risk-of-harm product (hand sanitizer with chemical contaminants above specification limits) with no reported illnesses or injuries. FDA Class II recall due to current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations.

Plain-English summary

Urban Electric Power is recalling all Ohm Hand Sanitizer (alcohol (ethanol) 70% v/v) products due to manufacturing deviations identified by the FDA. The affected product is available in seven sizes: 2 FL OZ, 3 FL OZ, 10 FL OZ, 12 FL OZ, 16 FL OZ, 64 FL OZ, and 128 FL OZ bottles, distributed nationwide within the United States.

The FDA's analysis found that the product contains acetaldehyde and acetal at levels above specification limits. These findings represent deviations from current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) standards. All affected lots are within their expiration dates.

Consumers who have purchased Ohm Hand Sanitizer should stop using the product immediately. If exposure has occurred, consult a healthcare provider for medical advice. Affected consumers should return the product to the point of purchase or contact Urban Electric Power for instructions on safe product return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Ohm Hand Sanitizer (alcohol (ethanol) 70 % v/v), packaged in a) 2 FL OZ (60 ML), b) 3 FL OZ (88 ML) bottles, c) 10 FL OZ (295 ML) bottles, d)12 FL OZ (355 ML) bottles, e)16 FL OZ (473 ML) bottles, f) 64 FL OZ (1892 ML) bottles, g) 128 FL OZ (3785 ML) bottles
Manufacturer
Urban Electric Power
Category
Consumer Product — Hand Sanitizer
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lots within expiry

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Urban Electric Power under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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