The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2099-2012·Announced 2012-08-08

Arm and Hammer Spinbrush ProClean Sonic Recharge Recalled for Choking Hazard

Church & Dwight is recalling Arm and Hammer Spinbrush ProClean Sonic Recharge units due to a potential choking hazard from small parts if used beyond the recommended brush head 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 involves a choking hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Church & Dwight Inc. is recalling Arm and Hammer Spinbrush ProClean Sonic Recharge Color Wear electric toothbrushes. The product was manufactured in China for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. in Princeton, NJ, and distributed worldwide. The recall involves approximately 300 units.

The recall is being conducted 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 agency has classified this as a Class II recall.

Consumers should stop using the product if the brush head has exceeded its recommended 3-month life to avoid the risk of small parts detaching and causing a choking hazard.

The recalled product

Product
Arm and Hammer Spinbrush ProClean Sonic Recharge Color Wear 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?

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Lot numbers (1)

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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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