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Colgate 360 Replaceable Head Battery Powered Toothbrush Soft UPC 03500068747 Dist. by Colgate-Palmolive Co. New York, NY

FDA device recall Z-1873-2012 · posted 2012-06-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Colgate Palmolive Company
Reason for recall
Brush battery cap was forcibly blown off at the end of the brush handle.
Action taken
Colgate-Palmolive Company sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated March 22, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter requests the termination of sale and segregation of the affected product for return. Contact your Colgate-Palmolive representative to coordinate return of the affected product or if you have any questions concerning this matter.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
MMD
Quantity affected
280,044 units (Total)
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2012-03-23
Date posted
2012-06-27
Date terminated
2013-06-19
Location
Morristown, NJ

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