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Natural Solutions for Life Recalls Synodrin Pain Relieving Cream Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement

Recall 18-049 · November 30, 2017 · Natural Solutions for Life

What to doConsumers should immediately place the recalled pain relieving cream out of the reach of children and contact Natural Solutions for Life to obtain a free replacement cap.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
18-049 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 30, 2017
Brand
Natural Solutions for Life
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Maximum Strength Synodrin Pain Relieving Cream with Lidocaine
Hazard
Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement
Hazard type
Poisoning and toxic substances
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 56,000
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
November 30, 2017

What was recalled

The recalled Synodrin Lidocaine Maximum Strength Pain Relieving Cream is in a white jar with a blue label with "Synodrin Lidocaine Maximum Strength 4% Pain Relieving Cream" printed on the front. The jars measure about three inches in diameter, are three inches tall and weigh about 4 ounces. They were sold in a blue box with yellow letters "Lidocaine" and white letters "Maximum Strength 4% Pain Relieving Cream." The brand name Synodrin is printed on the jar and the box. The box and jar have UPC code 8 64751 00032 6 printed on the right side.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Maximum Strength Synodrin Pain Relieving Cream with Lidocaine · About 56,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Albertsons/Safeway, Giant, Harris Teeter, Meijer, Stop & Shop and Rite-Aid stores nationwide and online at Jet.com and Amazon.com from June 2017 through October 2017 for about $19.; Natural Solutions for Life, Inc. of Robinson, Ill..

Consumer contact

Natural Solutions for Life toll-free at 855-499-6435 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Synodrin.com and click on“About Us” and then “Recall Information” 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?

Maximum Strength Synodrin Pain Relieving Cream with Lidocaine (About 56,000 units). The recalled Synodrin Lidocaine Maximum Strength Pain Relieving Cream is in a white jar with a blue label with "Synodrin Lidocaine Maximum Strength 4% Pain Relieving Cream" printed on the front.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately place the recalled pain relieving cream out of the reach of children and contact Natural Solutions for Life to obtain a free replacement cap.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 30, 2017. 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.