Biotouch Recalls Topical Anesthetic Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

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Feb 28, 2019, 13:49 ET

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Biotouch-Recalls-Topical-Anesthetic-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Closure-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning

Recall Summary

Name of Product: EZY Gel Topical Anesthetic Gel

Hazard: The package is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The pain relieving gel contains lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately place the recalled topical anesthetic out of reach of children and contact Biotouch for instructions on how to obtain a full refund, including shipping.

Consumer Contact:
Biotouch toll-free at 844-557-9023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.biotouch.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 8,500

Description:
This recall involves EZY Gel Topical Anesthetic Gel. The recalled product was sold in 1 fluid ounce white bottles. Biotouch Topical Anesthetic Gel EZY Gel is printed on a purple label located on the front panel. Lot numbers and expiration dates are located on the bottom of the bottle.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Biotouch stores, beauty suppliers and tattoo salons nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.biotouch.com, www.ebay.com, www.jet.com or www.walmart.com from August 2013 through August 2018 for about $60

Online Distributor: Adventiz Inc. of Chino Hills, Calif.

Manufacturer: Biotouch Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.

Manufactured in: United States

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Recall Number: 19-075

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