LA MER Sunscreen Recalled for Potentially Reduced Sun Protection
Max Huber Research Labs is recalling LA MER SPF 18 Fluid Tint because the active ingredient avobenzone may be subpotent, potentially reducing the product's effectiveness.
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 agency classified this as an FDA Class III recall, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a reduction in labeled effectiveness rather than a direct injury or contamination.
Plain-English summary
Max Huber Research Labs, Inc. is recalling LA MER the spf 18 fluid tint, broad spectrum spf 18, 1.7 fl.oz. liq./50 ml, Shade LIGHT 02. The recall involves 49,845 tubes distributed nationwide. The product is manufactured in Belgium and distributed from New York, N.Y.
The recall is due to a subpotent drug issue where avobenzone, one of the active sunscreen ingredients, may be subpotent. This condition may result in the sunscreen's effectiveness being less than what is labeled on the packaging.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions. The recall covers all lots currently in the market that were shipped before June 2013.
The recalled product
- Product
- LA MER the spf 18 fluid tint , broad spectrum spf 18, 1.7 fl.oz. liq./50 ml, Shade LIGHT 02, UPC 7 47930 00481 3, MAX HUBER RESEARCH LABS INC., DIST. NEW YORK, N.Y. 10022 -- MADE IN BELGIUM
- Manufacturer
- Max Huber Research Labs, Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Sunscreen
- Affected units
- 49,845
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)
- all lots currently in the market shipped before June 2013
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Max Huber Research Labs, 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.
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