Spectrum Brands Pet Care Recalls Pet Fur deShedding Conditioner Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 24-257 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 6, 2024
- Brand
- Spectrum Brands Pet Care
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- FURminator deShedding Ultra Premium Dog Conditioner (1 Gallon)
- Hazard
- Risk of Exposure to Bacteria
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 102,000 (In addition, about 250 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 6, 2024
What was recalled
This recall involves a dog fur deshedding conditioner sold in a clear one gallon (128 ounce) container. The product has a black label on it with "FURminator deShedding Ultra Premium Conditioner" (1 Gallon) written on it. The UPC number shown on the label is 854460001073. Lot numbers are printed on the bottom of the container. Affected lot numbers for units sold without a pump are 211102 and affected lot numbers for units sold with a pump are between 220402 and 240152.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- FURminator deShedding Ultra Premium Dog Conditioner (1 Gallon) · About 102,000 (In addition, about 250 were sold in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Online at Amazon.com, Chewy.com and Petsmart.com and in Petsmart stores nationwide from January 2022 through April 2024 for about $63.; Spectrum Brands Pet LLC, of Middleton, Wisconsin.
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received four reports of mold developing in the container. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Spectrum Brands Pet Care toll-free at 888-837-6688 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or online at www.prodprotect.com/recall/FURminator or www.spectrumbrands.com and click on "Product Recalls" on the bottom of the page 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?
FURminator deShedding Ultra Premium Dog Conditioner (1 Gallon) (About 102,000 (In addition, about 250 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves a dog fur deshedding conditioner sold in a clear one gallon (128 ounce) container.
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 pet conditioner and contact the firm to receive a full refund. Do not empty the product prior to disposal or pour the product down the toilet or drain. Consumers should mark the product with the word "Recalled", upload a picture of the product's UPC, date, and customer initials, then upload a photo of the disposed product in the trash online at…
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 6, 2024. 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.