PRA number
2011/12962
Published date
Product description
BASIC 35% BLEACHING KIT (35% Carbamide Peroxide)
COUPLES EXTRA STRENGTH 35% BLEACHING KIT (35% Carbamide Peroxide)
EXTRA STRENGTH 35% BLEACHING KIT (35% Carbamide Peroxide)
ADVANCED 35% BLEACHING KIT (35% Carbamide Peroxide)
PROFESSIONAL 35% BLEACHING KIT (35% Carbamide Peroxide)
BLEACHING KIT REFILLS (VARIOUS) (35% Carbamide Peroxide)
COUPLES EXTRA STRENGTH 35% BLEACHING KIT (35% Carbamide Peroxide)
EXTRA STRENGTH 35% BLEACHING KIT (35% Carbamide Peroxide)
ADVANCED 35% BLEACHING KIT (35% Carbamide Peroxide)
PROFESSIONAL 35% BLEACHING KIT (35% Carbamide Peroxide)
BLEACHING KIT REFILLS (VARIOUS) (35% Carbamide Peroxide)
Reasons the product is recalled
The products contain concentrations of carbamide peroxide in excess of the recognised safe limit of 18% w/w as set by the Poisons Standard 2011, by expert clinical advice, and in published scientific risk assessments.
The hazards to consumers
The user may suffer irritation or inflammation to the gums and mouth due to the excessively high concentrations of carbamide peroxide in the products.
What consumers should do
Consumers should cease using the products immediately. If the products are unused, the consumer may return them for a replacement product that complies with the recognised safe limit. An email will be sent out to affected customers with further details.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Online sale only
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
