Critical Alert
Procter & Gamble Recalls 8.2 Million Defective Bags of Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel Laundry Detergent Packets Distributed in US Due to Risk of Serious Injury
This recall is associated with reported fatalities. Consumers should take immediate action.
Source: CPSC
CriticalRecall #24189
Procter & Gamble Recalls 8.2 Million Defective Bags of Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel Laundry Detergent Packets Distributed in US Due to Risk of Serious Injury
The Procter & Gamble Company, of Cincinnati, Ohio · Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets packaged in flexible film bags. This recall announcement applies only to bags distributed in the United States.
Product Description
This recall involves certain lot codes of Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods, and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets packaged in flexible film bags that were manufactured between September 2023 and February 2024. Recalled products range from bags with 12 to 39 laundry detergent packets and include the following: Gain Flings Original Tide Simply Pods Plus Oxi Boost Gain Flings Moonlight Breeze Scent Tide Pods Clean Breeze Scent Gain Flings Blissful Breeze Scent Tide Pods Free & Gentle Gain Flings Spring Daydream Scent Tide Pods Oxi Gain Flings Plus Ultra Oxi Tide Pods Ultra Oxi Gain Flings Plus Odor Defense Ace Pods Clean Breeze Tide Pods Original Ace Pods Spring Meadow Tide Pods Spring Meadow Scent Ariel Pods Alpine Breeze Tide Pods Light
Hazard
The outer packaging meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near the zipper track, posing a risk of serious injury to children and other vulnerable populations if the contents of the laundry detergent packets are ingested, as well as posing a risk of skin or eye injuries. Ingestion of a large quantity of any surfactant-containing household cleaning products can cause death among individuals with underlying health issues.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately secure the recalled bags out of sight and reach of children and contact Procter & Gamble for a full refund and a free replacement child-resistant bag to store the product. Consumers can also receive a cabinet lock for securing laundry materials. Consumers should check to see if their bag is part of the recall by checking the lot code on their bag. Recalled lot codes will be listed at pg.com/bags and are found on the bottom of the package. Consumers with recalled bags can submit a photo of the recalled product, showing the lot code to participate in the recall.
RefundReplace
Reported Injuries
No confirmed cases directly relating to this packaging defect. The firm has received four reports of children in the United States accessing the liquid laundry packets, three of which reported ingestion during the time period that the recalled lots were sold, but it is not known if these laundry packets came from recalled bags.
411 Press Analysis
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets packaged in flexible film bags. This recall announcement applies only to bags distributed in the United States. on April 5, 2024, affecting about 8.2 million (in addition, about 56,741 were sold in canada). No confirmed cases directly relating to this packaging defect. The firm has received four reports of children in the United States accessing the liquid laundry packets, three of which reported. The CPSC has classified this as a serious safety hazard. Consumers who own this product should stop using it immediately and obtain a full refund. The Procter & Gamble Company, of Cincinnati, Ohio is the responsible party for this recall. The CPSC urges consumers to check their homes for this product and take action without delay. Full recall details and consumer contact information are available on the CPSC website.
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