Product description
Teeth whitening pen containing 2g of 35% 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
Consumers should cease using the product and return it to Ozbrite Pty Ltd, 420 Victoria St., Brunswick VIC 3056.
All returned products will be substituted for 16% Sparkling White Teeth value packs.
All returned products will be substituted for 16% Sparkling White Teeth value packs.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Ozbrite Pty Ltd
Identifying product features
35% Sparkling White Teeth
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
35% Sparkling White Teeth
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2011/12951 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.
