PRA number
2011/12950
Published date
Product description
Teeth whitening syringes containing 22% carbamide peroxide gel
Reasons 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.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Green Coffee Australia, Ozbrite Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
