Recalled Product Name/Brand/ID
The recalled product is PhysiciansCare Allergy, Allergy Plus and Cold and Cough with item numbers 90036, 90091, 90092 and 90033.
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Potential Risks or Issues
The recalled products contain diphenhydramine hydrochloride and acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Has Anyone Been Injured?
No injuries have been reported.
About the Recall
Acme United is voluntarily recalling the PhysiciansCare Allergy, Allergy Plus and Cold and Cough products because the packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The recalled products were sold online at Amazon.com from January 2021 to August 2022 for between $5 and $19.
Where to Find Unique Identification of this Product
The item numbers are printed on the top right corner of the box. The recall includes the following item numbers: 90036, 90091, 90092 and 90033.
How Many Units Are Affected?
Approximately 2,400 units are affected.
Affected Batch/Date Range
The recalled products were sold online at Amazon.com from January 2021 to August 2022.
Who is the Distributor(s)?
The recalled products are distributed by Acme United of Rocky Mount, North Carolina and Acme United of Vancouver, Washington.
Places Where Recalled Product was Sold
The recalled products were sold online at Amazon.com.
Where was This Manufactured?
The recalled products were manufactured in the United States.
Actions for Consumers
Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Acme United for information on how to dispose of the products and receive a refund of Acme United’s average selling price of between $5 and $19.
Remedy Process
Consumers should contact Acme United for information on how to dispose of the products and receive a refund of Acme United’s average selling price of between $5 and $19.
Additional Information
Consumers may contact Acme United toll-free at 888-803-0509 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.recallrtr.com/acmeunitedotc2 or at www.acmeunited.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Regulatory Compliance
This recall involves PhysiciansCare brand Allergy caplets with item number 90036, Allergy Plus tablets with item number 90091, and Cold and Cough tablets with item numbers 90092 and 90033. They are packaged in boxes of 50, 100 and 250 tablets/caplets and must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA).
How Can I Protect Myself From Falling Victim?
Consumers should store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Acme United for information on how to dispose of the products and receive a refund of Acme United’s average selling price of between $5 and $19.
Final Thought
It is important to take appropriate precautions when using products that could potentially pose a risk of poisoning to children. If you have purchased any of the recalled products, contact Acme United for information on how to safely dispose of them and receive a refund.
