CVS Sleep Caplets
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
CVS Sleep Caplets containing diphenhydramine have been recalled by PL Development Inc. due to lack of child-resistant packaging required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The recalled product is labeled as "CVS sleep caplets nighttime sleep aid 60 CAPLETS" with 25 mg of diphenhydramine hydrochloride per caplet, and bears lot numbers D423 or D424 on the outer box and bottles. Approximately 3,798 bottles were sold by CVS between February 26, 1996, and March 19, 1996, for approximately $3.89 per bottle. Diphenhydramine is toxic if accidentally ingested by children and can cause serious injury or death, though no injuries have been reported with this product.
According to the recall notice, consumers should stop using the recalled sleep caplets immediately and return the bottle to the store where it was purchased for an exchange or full refund. Consumers can also call PL Development collect at (516) 249-0867 for more information. CVS currently sells the product with appropriate child-resistant closures that are not under recall.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Poisoning
CVS Sleep Caplets Recalled by PL NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles July 25, 1996 (301) 504-7052 Release # 96-171 CPSC and PL Development Announce Recall of CVS Sleep Caplets WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), PL Development Inc. of Farmingdale, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling 3,798 bottles of CVS Sleep Caplets containing diphenhydramine. The bottles lack the child-resistant packaging required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Diphenhydramine is toxic if accidentally ingested by children and can cause them serious injury or be fatal. CPSC, PL Development, and CVS are not aware of any injuries involving this product. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The recalled product is labeled, "CVS sleep caplets nighttime sleep aid 60 CAPLETS... Active Ingredient: Each caplet contains 25 mg. Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride." The outer box and bottles bear lot numbers D423 or D424. CVS sold 3,798 bottles of these sleeping caplets from February 26, 1996, to March 19,1996, for approximately $3.89 a bottle. CVS removed the bottles without child-resistant caps from its shelves and currently sells the product with appropriate child-resistant closures. These closures are labeled, "SAVE A CHILD, CLOSE TIGHTLY. TO OPEN PUSH DOWN & TURN," and are not under recall. Consumers should stop using the recalled sleep caplets immediately and return the bottle to the store where purchased for an exchange or full refund. For more information, consumers should call PL Development collect at (516) 249-0867. This problem was identified by the Quality Control Department of CVS. PL Development, Inc. voluntarily reported this occurrence to CPSC.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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