The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1526-2022·Announced 2022-08-24

Pregnancy Test Units Recalled Due to Improper Temperature Storage

Clearblue Smart Countdown pregnancy tests distributed to Family Dollar stores were not stored in temperature-controlled conditions. Consumers who purchased this product should return it for a refund or replacement.

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: This is a risk-of-harm product (diagnostic test with potential accuracy compromise) where no illnesses or injuries have been reported. Improper temperature storage of pregnancy tests creates potential for unreliable results, fitting the rubric's 'risk-of-harm' High score criterion.

Plain-English summary

Clearblue Smart Countdown Pregnancy Test units (SKU 900260) manufactured by Family Dollar Stores, Llc. have been recalled. The product was distributed to Family Dollar retail stores nationwide.

The affected product was not stored in temperature-controlled areas between April 30 and June 10, 2022. Approximately 128 units were distributed during this period and sold between May 1 and June 10, 2022.

Consumers who purchased this product during the affected sales period should discontinue use and return the product to Family Dollar for a refund or replacement. If you are unsure whether your purchase is affected, check your purchase receipt for the product code and sale date.

The recalled product

Product
CLEARBLUE SMART COUNTDOWN PRGNCY TST 1CT, SKU-ID 900260
Manufacturer
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
Hazard
  • temperature-control-failure
  • accuracy-risk

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 product sold between May 1
  • 2022 - June 10
  • 2022.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.