The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2094-2012·Announced 2012-08-08

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

Church & Dwight is recalling Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Pro Clean Sonic toothbrushes due to a small parts choking hazard if brush heads are used beyond their recommended life.

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 addresses a choking hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product issue where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Church & Dwight Inc. is recalling approximately 0.113 million units of the Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Pro Clean Sonic Color Wear Powered Toothbrush. These products were distributed worldwide and are manufactured in China. The recall is being conducted to better inform the public about a potential small parts choking hazard associated with using the toothbrush beyond the recommended three-month brush head life.

The hazard involves the potential for small parts to become a choking risk if the brush head is used past its intended lifespan. The source text does not specify reported injuries or illnesses. Consumers should stop using the product if the brush head has exceeded the recommended three-month life and refer to the manufacturer's guidance for proper disposal or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Pro Clean Sonic Color Wear 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

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)

  • 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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