The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0268-2024·Announced 2023-11-15

ARC Teeth Whitening Pen Recalled Due to Improper Storage

Family Dollar recalls 329,044 units of ARC Teeth Whitening Pen sold between June and October 2023 across 22 states due to improper storage outside temperature requirements.

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: FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is improper storage causing potential product degradation, representing a precautionary concern with theoretical risk but no actual harm reported.

Plain-English summary

Family Dollar Stores is recalling 329,044 units of ARC TEETH WHITENING PEN (0.06 FL OZ, SKU 997950) distributed to Family Dollar locations in 22 states: Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arizona, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico, Nebraska, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Idaho, South Dakota, North Dakota, California, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. The recall affects products sold between June 1, 2023 and October 4, 2023.

The products were stored outside of the temperature conditions specified on the product labeling. Improper storage could compromise the integrity and effectiveness of the whitening formula.

Consumers who purchased this product during the affected period should not use it. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
ARC TEETH WHITENING PEN 0.06 FL OZ, SKU 997950
Manufacturer
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
Hazard
  • improper-storage
  • temperature-control-failure

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 (3)

  • All units sold at stores between June 1
  • 2023 and October 4
  • 2023.

Distribution

Distributed in 23 states:

  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • ID
  • KS
  • LA
  • MS
  • MT
  • ND
  • NE
  • NM
  • NV
  • OK
  • OR
  • SD
  • TX
  • UT
  • WA
  • WY