Mini sunscreen kits recalled after SPF testing produced inconsistent results
Ultra Violette Mini SPF Mates kits are recalled nationwide after testing of the SPF 50 sunscreen produced inconsistent results ranging from SPF 4 to 64. 44,497 tubes are affected.
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: Rubric level 3 covers risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported; a sunscreen that may deliver a fraction of its labeled SPF is a potential harm and no injuries are reported.
Plain-English summary
The Ultra Violette Mini SPF Mates kit, containing Velvet Screen SPF 50 Blurring Mineral SkinScreen with zinc oxide 22.75% and Supreme Sunscreen SPF 50, both in 15 mL (0.5 fl oz) tubes and distributed by Grace & Fire USA Inc., is being recalled. Affected lots are A2453 expiring 11/30/2026 and A2454 expiring 12/31/2026. The recall covers 44,497 tubes distributed nationwide.
The recall was issued because the product is subpotent or superpotent: testing of the SPF 50 sunscreen revealed inconsistency in SPF results ranging from SPF 4, 10, 21, 26, 33, 60, 61 and 64. The FDA classified the action as Class II.
Customers holding these lots should stop relying on the product for sun protection and can return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ultra Violette Mini SPF Mates kit includes: Velvet Screen SPF 50 Blurring Mineral SkinScreen, Zinc Oxide 22.75%, 15 mL, 0.5 fl. oz. per tube, Supreme Sunscreen SPF 50, 15 mL 0.5 fl. oz. per tube, Distributed by: Grace & Fire USA Inc., 251 Little Falls Drive, New Castle Wilmingto
- Manufacturer
- GRACE & FIRE PTY LTD
- Category
- Drug — Sunscreen
- Hazard
- subpotency
- spf-inconsistency
- sunscreen
- class-ii
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 (4)
- Lot #s: A2453
- exp 11/30/2026
- A2454
- exp 12/31/2026
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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