Bayer Recalls Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray Due to Labeling Error
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals is recalling 528 bottles of Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray in Arkansas due to a label mix-up.
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 error (label mix-up) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.
Plain-English summary
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling 528 units of Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray (8.3 oz. bottle) in Arkansas. The recall is due to a labeling error described as a label mix-up. The affected product contains avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 4%, and Oxybenzone 5%.
The specific lots affected are 7N04CS and 7N05CS, with an expiration date of 11/2019. The product is distributed by Bayer Healthcare LLC in Whippany, NJ, and carries UPC 41100573636.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot numbers and expiration dates. If the product matches the recalled description, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or disposal.
The recalled product
- Product
- Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray (avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 4%, Oxybenzone 5%) 8.3 oz. bottle, Dist. by: Bayer Healthcare LLC Whippany, NJ 07981, UPC 41100573636.
- Manufacturer
- Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Sunscreen
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 528
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 (3)
- Lot#: 7N04CS
- 7N05CS
- Exp. 11/2019
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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