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RecalledCPSC · November 1, 2018Recall alert Child-resistant packaging

Pain Relief Naturally Recalls Pain and Itch Relief Creams, Sprays and Gels Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)

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Numbify cream
Numbify cream · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Numbify, Extra Strength Numbify, Pre-TAT Tattoo, Superior Pain & Itch Relief & Soothing Sore Relief creams, sprays and gels

Units: About 7,000

This recall involves all Pain Relief Naturally lidocaine-containing products including Numbify, Extra Strength Numbify, Pre-TAT Tattoo, Superior Pain & Itch Relief, and Soothing Sore Relief creams, sprays, gels and liquid gels. The recalled products were sold in 1, 2 and 4 ounce size containers. The products have black packaging with the name of the product in gold, red, or green lettering. Numbify Cream, Spray, Gel & Liquid Gel Black tubs and bottles with gold lettering Extra Strength Numbify Cream, Spray, Gel & Liquid Gel Black tubs and bottles with gold lettering Pre-TAT Tattoo Cream, Spray, Gel & Liquid Gel Black tubs and bottles with red lettering Superior Pain & Itch Relief Cream, Spray, Gel & Liquid Gel Black tubs and bottles with green lettering Soothing Sore Relief Cream, Spray, Gel & Liquid Gel Black tubs and bottles with green lettering

The problem, in CPSC's words

The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The pain and itch relief creams, sprays and gels contain lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young children if they put it on their skin or ingest it.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported

What CPSC says to do

Repair

Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location, out of reach of children and contact the firm to receive a free replacement cap. All known purchasers will be notified directly about the recall.

How to contact the company

Pain Relief Naturally toll-free at 877-906-4806 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.Painreliefnaturally.com and click on Recall information in the upper tab for more information.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 19712, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.