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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1871-2012·Announced 2012-07-04

Colgate Adult Motion Whitening Battery Toothbrush Recalled for Battery Cap Defect

Colgate-Palmolive is recalling Adult Motion Whitening Battery Toothbrushes because the battery cap can be forcibly blown off the handle.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a component detaching, which presents a potential risk of harm, but the source text does not report any injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company is recalling the Colgate Adult Motion Whitening Battery Toothbrush (UPC 035000691507). The recall was initiated because the battery cap at the end of the brush handle was forcibly blown off. The product was distributed nationwide.

The defect involves the battery cap detaching from the handle. The source text does not specify the number of units affected, specific lot numbers, or the date of the recall. The product is made in China and distributed by Colgate-Palmolive Co. in New York, NY.

Consumers should stop using the toothbrush. The source text does not provide specific instructions for refunds or replacements, but the recall is managed by Colgate-Palmolive Company.

The recalled product

Product
Colgate Adult Motion Whitening Battery Toothbrush UPC 035000691507 Dist. by Colgate-Palmolive Co. New York, NY 10022 Made in China. For teeth cleansing.
Manufacturer
Colgate Palmolive Company
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care
Hazard

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)

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Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Colgate Palmolive Company under a single FDA (Devices) 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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