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Triaminic and Theraflu Products Recalled Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

Recall 13-114 · January 31, 2013 · Triaminic

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Novartis for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
13-114 (CPSC)
Recall date
January 31, 2013
Brand
Triaminic
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Triaminic® Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups
Hazard
Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
Hazard type
Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
Remedy
Refund, Repair
Units
About 2.3 Million
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
January 20, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves Triaminic® Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups for coughs, colds and fevers. There are 24 types of these two products included in the recall. A complete list of products, lot numbers and National Drug Codes (NDC) can be found at www.novartisOTC.com. Lot numbers are located on the bottom panel of the box and on the left side of the label on the bottle. The NDC number is located on the upper right corner of the front panel of the Triaminic Syrups box and the upper left corner of the Theraflu Warming Relief Syrups bottle.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Triaminic® Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups · About 2.3 Million units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Food, drug, mass merchandise and club stores nationwide between May 2010 and December 2011 for about $5.; Novartis Consumer Health Inc., of Parsippany, NJ.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 12 reports of children unscrewing the locked caps, including four reports of children ingesting the product. One child required medical attention.

Consumer contact

Novartis Consumer Healthcare toll-free at (866) 553-6742 from 8 a.m. to midnight ET, Monday through Saturday, or online at www.novartisOTC.com for more information.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Triaminic® Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups (About 2.3 Million units). This recall involves Triaminic® Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups for coughs, colds and fevers.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Novartis for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 20, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.