The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0667-2021·Announced 2021-07-28

SS Coconut Breeze Scented Sanitizer Recalled for Chemical Contamination

SS Coconut Breeze Scented Sanitizer has been recalled due to contamination with methanol, benzene, and acetaldehyde. The 3.38 FL. OZ. bottles were distributed nationwide.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Drugs): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall involving chemical contamination (methanol, benzene, acetaldehyde) of a topical product. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls that do not involve reported deaths or serious injuries are classified as Severe (score 4).

Plain-English summary

Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc is recalling SS Coconut Breeze Scented Sanitizer, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Non-sterile Topical Solution, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL) bottles in two collections: Black and White Collection and Photo Real Collection. The product has been found to be contaminated with methanol (wood alcohol), benzene, and acetaldehyde.

The affected product was distributed nationwide. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and should contact the manufacturer for instructions on proper disposal or return.

This is an FDA Class I recall. For more information, consumers can refer to the FDA Drug Safety and Availability page or contact the recalling firm, Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc.

The recalled product

Product
SS Coconut Breeze Scented Sanitizer, Alcohol Antiseptic 70%, Non-sterile Topical Solution, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), a) Black and White Collection; b) Photo Real Collection

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)

  • Lot #: 20252

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 19 recalled by Scentsational Soaps & Candles Inc 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.

See all 19 products in this recall →

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