LA MER Sunscreen Recalled for Potentially Reduced Sun Protection Effectiveness
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 sun protection.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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 III, which indicates the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a reduction in efficacy rather than a direct toxic or physical injury risk.
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 MEDIUM 03. The recall involves 49,845 tubes distributed nationwide. The product is manufactured in Belgium and distributed from New York, N.Y.
The recall was initiated because avobenzone, one of the active sunscreen ingredients, may be subpotent. This means the concentration of the active ingredient may be lower than labeled, which could result in the sunscreen being less effective than stated on the packaging.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund. 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 MEDIUM 03, UPC 7 47930 00482 0 --- 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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