Product description
Take-home teeth whitening kits (3 types)
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
The products contain concentrations of carbamide peroxide in excess of the recognised safe limit of 18% w/w as stipulated in the Poisons Standard 2011, as well as in expert clinical advice and 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 and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement product that complies with the recognised safe limit.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Terry White Chemists and on-line by White My Bite Pty Ltd
Identifying product features
22% Sensitive
35% Advanced
36% Professional
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
22% Sensitive
35% Advanced
36% Professional
35% Advanced
36% Professional
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2011/12940 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.
