Recall Z-1724-2011
Brushpoint Innovations, Inc. · initiated January 14, 2011
Product
W Vital Health Pulsating Clean Rechargeable Toothbrush; Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015-4616, Made in China; The toothbrush was sold with a single head and with three heads: a) Rechargeable Power Toothbrush - Model Number 565222, UPC 0 49022 35396 1; b) Rechargeable Power Toothbrush with 3 Replacement Heads: Model Number WIC 472641, UPC 0 49022 49612 5; Intended to remove adherent plaque and food debris from the teeth to reduce tooth decay.
Codes / lots: Item 565222, UPC: 0-49022-35396-1, lot 08/10; Item 472641, UPC: 0-49022-49612-5, lot 08/10
Reason for recall
The power toothbrush may make a loud noise and the battery cap becomes separated from the main body of the toothbrush. The battery cap can become a projectile that could cause potential injury if it comes in contact with the body.
FDA-determined cause: Device Design
Action taken
The firm, BrushPoint Innovations, sent a email dated January 7, 2011 notifying their customers of the recall. The email described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to pull and quarantine the toothbrushes due to potential product quality concerns, and hold their stocks until January 14, 2011, call in the number of toothbrushes quarantined, and then return them to the Walgreen distribution centers. A stop sale was placed on the affected item numbers in their cash register scanners. If you have any questions, call 905-833-5122 or 905-944-1000.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-1724-2011
- Initiated
- January 14, 2011
- Posted by FDA
- March 18, 2011
- Terminated
- December 16, 2012
- Product code
- JEQ – Toothbrush, Powered
- Quantity
- 8,100 units
- Distribution
- Nationwide distribution.
- Recalling firm
- Brushpoint Innovations, Inc., King City Canada, Ontario