The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1213-2015·Announced 2015-03-04

Norwex SilverCare Junior Toothbrush Recalled for Detaching Heads

Norwex USA Inc. is recalling SilverCare Junior toothbrushes because the head can detach from the handle, posing a choking hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for a product intended for young children (2-6 years). Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Norwex USA Inc. is recalling 35,214 units of the SilverCare Junior 2/6 years Antibacterial Toothbrush. The recall covers four model numbers: 354075 (Light Blue), 354076 (Green), 354077 (Pink), and 354078 (Dark Blue). These products were distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because the toothbrush head can potentially disengage from the handle. This defect creates a risk that the detached head could be swallowed or inhaled, posing a choking hazard to users, particularly the young children for whom the product is intended.

Consumers should stop using the affected toothbrushes immediately. The source text does not specify a refund or replacement procedure, but users should contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Manual Toothbrush; SilverCare Junior 2/6 years Antibacterial Toothbrush Made in Italy The product is intended for over the counter use as a toothbrush. The silver plating is an antimicrobial agent which maintains the cleanliness of the brush by preventing growth of bacteria on a
Manufacturer
Norwex Usa Inc
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care
Hazard
Affected units
35,214

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 (8)

  • Model Number 354075
  • Light Blue
  • Model Number 354076
  • Green
  • Model Number 354077
  • Pink
  • Model Number 354078
  • Dark Blue

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

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