Product description
Teeth-whitener with 16% hydrogen peroxide
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
The product, as stated on the labeling, contains 16% hydrogen peroxide, which exceeds the safe limit of 6% weight/weight as set out in the Poisons Standard 2011, in documented expert clinical advice, and in published scientific risk assessments.
The hazards to consumers
Users of the goods may suffer irritation or inflammation to the gums and mouth due to high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide they contain.
What consumers should do
Consumers who purchased the affected products should cease using them immediately. Consumers may return the products (whether unused or partially used) for a replacement product that complies with the safe limit or for a full refund.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Beauty salons and tanning salons
Identifying product features
THP16%
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
THP16%
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2012/13112 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
