Scalpa Recalls Scalpa Numb Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 21-719 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- January 14, 2021
- Brand
- Scalpa
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Scalpa Numb Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream
- Hazard
- Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substances
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 10,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 14, 2021
What was recalled
This recall involves Scalpa Numb Maxium Strength Topical Anesthestic Cream in a 10 gram black and white tube with a white cap. "SCALPANUMB" and "Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream" are printed on the label. The expiration date is marked as EXP 202307 on the crimped end of the tube. Batch number 1000000101, Code: C1 and the UPC code 857076008689 are printed on the outside of the box.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Scalpa Numb Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream · About 10,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Scalpashop.com and Amazon.com from February 2020 through November 2020 for about $18.; Scalpa Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz..
Consumer contact
Scalpa toll-free at 855-424-7828 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by email at care@scalpashop.com or online at www.scalpashop.com and click on “Recall - Important Safety Information - Scalpa Numb” 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?
Scalpa Numb Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream (About 10,000 units). This recall involves Scalpa Numb Maxium Strength Topical Anesthestic Cream in a 10 gram black and white tube with a white cap.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Scalpa Numb, store the cream in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Scalpa for a full refund or store credit. Scalpa is directly notifying all known purchasers about the recall.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 14, 2021. 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.