The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1310-2020·Announced 2020-06-24

EcoLips Sport Lip Balm Recalled for Excessive Avobenzone Concentration

Eco Lips Inc. is recalling 68,400 tubes of EcoLips Sport Lip Balm, SPF 30, because the avobenzone concentration exceeds FDA limits.

What this means for you

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, which typically involves a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. The hazard is a regulatory violation (excessive ingredient concentration) rather than a reported acute injury or death, fitting the Moderate severity criteria for labeling/formulation errors without reported severe harm.

Plain-English summary

Eco Lips Inc. is recalling 68,400 tubes of EcoLips Sport Lip Balm, SPF 30, due to a regulatory violation regarding the concentration of the active ingredient avobenzone. The product contains 5% avobenzone, which is higher than the allowable 3% limit for sunscreen formulas under FDA regulations.

The recalled product is distributed nationwide within the US. Specific lot numbers and expiration dates are listed in the recall notice, including lots expiring between June 2020 and November 2022. The product is sold in 0.15 oz. (4.25g) tubes.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
EcoLips Sport Lip Balm, SPF 30, Avobenzone (5%), Octinoxate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Net Wt. 0.15 oz. (4.25g) tube, Eco Lips, Inc., Marion, IA 52302, UPC: 859623000030; 859623000177; 859623000573; Display UPC: 859623000092; 859623000108; 859623000139; 859623000146; 859623000184; 8
Manufacturer
Eco Lips Inc
Category
Drug — Sunscreen
Hazard
Affected units
68,400

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 (20)

  • Lot #s: S-17-157
  • S-17-163C
  • Exp. 06/30/2020
  • S-17-187
  • S-17-S194
  • Exp. 07/31/2020
  • S-17-262
  • S-17-271
  • Exp. 09/30/2020
  • S-17-339
  • Exp. 12/31/2020
  • S-18-029
  • Exp. 01/31/2021
  • S-18-044
  • Exp. 02/28/2021
  • S-18-072
  • Exp. 03/31/2021
  • S-18-116
  • Exp. 04/30/2021
  • S-18-145

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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