Product description
Teeth whitening syringes containing 22% carbamide peroxide gel
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
The product contains a concentration 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 high concentration of carbamide peroxide used in this product can result in injuries such as chemical burns to gums and the mouth. Other potential injuries include blistering or ulceration of the mouth and throat, tooth sensitivity, marbled or unnaturally coloured teeth, tingling around the mouth and headaches.
What consumers should do
Customers should refrain from using the 22% carbamide peroxide gel and return all unused gel by post or in person to Ozbrite Pty Ltd at 420 Victoria St, Brunswick 3056. All returned gel should be accompanied by the name, address and contact details of the person returning the product.
All returned products will be exchanged with new, compliant and safer 16% carbamide peroxide teeth whitening gel.
All returned products will be exchanged with new, compliant and safer 16% carbamide peroxide teeth whitening gel.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Green Coffee Australia, Ozbrite Pty Ltd
Identifying product features
Sparkling WHITE TEETH (22% Carbamide Peroxide) value packs
Batch no.: 1206
Expiry date: 06/2013
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Sparkling WHITE TEETH (22% Carbamide Peroxide) value packs
Batch no.: 1206
Expiry date: 06/2013
Batch no.: 1206
Expiry date: 06/2013
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2011/12950 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.
