Kimberly-Clark Recalls Scott Moisturizing Foam Hand Sanitizer Due to Labeling Error
Kimberly-Clark is recalling Scott Moisturizing Foam Hand Sanitizer because some bottles containing Foam Skin Cleanser soap are incorrectly labeled as hand sanitizer.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling mix-up where soap is mislabeled as sanitizer, which fits the criteria for moderate severity involving labeling errors without reported injuries.
Plain-English summary
Kimberly-Clark Corporation is recalling Scott Moisturizing Foam Hand Sanitizer, 1.2 Liters (40.5 fl oz), due to a labeling mix-up. Some bottles containing Foam Skin Cleanser soap are incorrectly labeled as Moisturizing Foam Hand Sanitizer.
The recall involves 2,982 cases of the product, identified by Product Code 91590, Lot #WV0280SLA, and an expiration date of 2022/09/29. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States by Kimberly-Clark Global Sales, LLC, and in Canada by Kimberly-Clark Inc.
Consumers should check their inventory for the specific lot number and product code listed above. If they have the affected product, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Scott¿ Moisturizing Foam Hand Sanitizer, 1.2 Liters (40.5 fl oz), Distributed in the U.S. by Kimberly-Clark Global Sales, LLC, Roswell, GA 30076-2199 Distributed in Canada by Kimberly-Clark Inc., Mississauga, Ontario L5B 3Y5 UPC 0 36000 91592 1
- Manufacturer
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation
- Category
- Drug — Hand Sanitizer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,982
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)
- Product Code 91590 Lot #WV0280SLA EXP: 2022/09/29
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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