The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2093-2012·Announced 2012-08-08

Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Pro Clean Sonic Toothbrush Recall for Choking Hazard

Church & Dwight is recalling 1.744 million Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Pro Clean Sonic Powered Toothbrushes due to a potential small parts 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, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Church & Dwight Inc. is recalling approximately 1.744 million units of the Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Pro Clean Sonic Powered Toothbrush. The product was manufactured in China for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. in Princeton, NJ, and distributed worldwide. The toothbrush is intended for dental health and plaque removal.

The recall is being initiated to better convey to the public the potential small parts choking hazard associated with using the Spinbrush beyond the recommended 3-month brush head life. The source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses resulting from this hazard.

Consumers should be aware of the choking risk if the brush head is used past its recommended lifespan. The source text does not provide specific instructions for consumers on how to dispose of the product or obtain a refund, but notes that the company plans to take actions to communicate this hazard.

The recalled product

Product
Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Pro Clean Sonic Powered Toothbrush Made in China. Manufactured for Church and Dwight Co., Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543 USA. For dental health; plaque removal.
Manufacturer
Church & Dwight Inc
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care
Hazard

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Lot numbers (1)

  • N/A

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by Church & Dwight Inc 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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