PRA number
2011/12949
Published date
Product description
Take-home teeth bleaching kits (various)
Reasons the product is recalled
The products contain concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide in excess of the recognised safe limits of 6% w/w and 18% w/w respectively, as set by the Poisons Standard 2011, by expert clinical advice, and in 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 hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide in the products.
What consumers should do
Consumers should cease using the products and return them for a replacement product that complies with the recognised safe limit.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Online sales only
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
