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The Laundress Recalls Laundry Detergent and Household Cleaning Products Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria

Recall 23-058 · December 1, 2022 · The Laundress

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled products. Consumers who purchased the recalled products on or after January 2021 may request a refund using either a photo of the lot code with their initials and the date written in marker or a receipt, or if purchased through www.TheLaundress.com, consumers can submit their e-mail address for a refund. Consumers who purchased the recalled products before January 2021 should take a photo of the lot code with their initials and the date written in marker and contact The Laundress for a full refund of the purchase price, with receipt, or of the manufacturer's suggested retail price, without receipt. After requesting a refund, consumers…

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-058 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 1, 2022
Brand
The Laundress
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
The Laundress laundry and household cleaning products
Hazard
Risk of Exposure to Bacteria
Remedy
Refund
Units
Approximately 8 million. To date, testing has identified bacteria in certain recalled products, including those produced between January 2021 and September 2022.
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
December 1, 2022

What was recalled

This recall involves The Laundress laundry detergent, fabric conditioner and other cleaning products, a complete list of which is available at www.TheLaundressRecall.com, with lot codes beginning with a prefix letter F and the last four digits numbered 9354 or less, H and the last four digits numbered 2262 or less, and T and the last four digits numbered 5264 or less. For a complete list of products, visit www.TheLaundressRecall.com. All products have "The Laundress - New York" printed at the top of the label. The Laundress is recalling all products manufactured at the affected facility through September 2022.

Is my product affected?

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

  • The Laundress laundry and household cleaning products · Approximately 8 million. To date, testing has identified bacteria in certain recalled products, including those produced between January 2021 and September 2022. units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled The Laundress laundry detergents
Recalled The Laundress laundry detergents
Recalled The Laundress stain solution and fabric conditioners
Recalled The Laundress stain solution and fabric conditioners
Recalled The Laundress surface cleaner, all-purpose cleaning concentrate, dish detergent, glass & mirror cleaner, aromatherapy dish soap and aromatherapy surface cleaner
Recalled The Laundress surface cleaner, all-purpose cleaning concentrate, dish detergent, glass & mirror cleaner, aromatherapy dish soap and aromatherapy surface cleaner
Lot codes of affected products can be identified on the bottom or side of the bottle in black type, as seen in the red box
Lot codes of affected products can be identified on the bottom or side of the bottle in black type, as seen in the red box

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Online at TheLaundress.com, Amazon.com, and additional websites and in stores at The Laundress, Bloomingdale's, The Container Store, Saks Fifth Avenue, Target, Nordstrom, Jenni Kayne, Kith, Peruvian Connection, N.Peal, Brooklinen, and other major retailers nationwide, through September 2022 for between $8 and $100.; The Laundress, a subsidiary of Conopco Inc. d/b/a Unilever, of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey..

Injuries or incidents reported

The company is aware of 11 consumers who have reported Pseudomonas infections and is investigating these reports to see if there is any connection to the recalled products.

Consumer contact

The Laundress at 800-681-1915 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.TheLaundressRecall.com or at www.TheLaundress.com and click "Get Started" on the homepage to begin the reimbursement process.

Recall history and context

The Laundress appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

The Laundress laundry and household cleaning products (Approximately 8 million. To date, testing has identified bacteria in certain recalled products, including those produced between January 2021 and September 2022. units). com, with lot codes beginning with a prefix letter F and the last four digits numbered 9354 or less, H and the last four digits numbered 2262 or less, and T and the last four digits numbered 5264 or less.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Exposure to Bacteria.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products. Consumers who purchased the recalled products on or after January 2021 may request a refund using either a photo of the lot code with their initials and the date written in marker or a receipt, or if purchased through www.TheLaundress.com, consumers can submit their e-mail address for a refund. Consumers who purchased the recalled products before…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 1, 2022. 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.