PRA number
2012/13089
Published date
Product description
(1) Teeth-whitening kit (includes gum protector, mouth tray, brush-ups, bib, gloves and teeth whitening gel consisting of 22% carbamide peroxide)
(2) Teeth-whitening pen (includes brush with gel consisting of 35% carbamide peroxide)
(2) Teeth-whitening pen (includes brush with gel consisting of 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, expert clinical advice, and published scientific risk assessments.
The hazards to consumers
Users of the goods may suffer irritation or inflammation to the gums and mouth due to the high concentration of carbamide peroxide they contain.
What consumers should do
Consumers who purchased the products should cease using them immediately. The faulty items may be returned in exchange for a compliant product or alternatively a refund will be issued. For further assistance or information call 1300 707 372 or Email info@prowhitening.com.au
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
On-line sales, dentists, skin clinics and beauty salons
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
