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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 433,600 units
Recall No. 21-057 Published December 23, 2020

Excedrin Migraine Caplets, Excedrin Migraine Geltabs, Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets, Excedrin PM Headache Caplets, and Excedrin Tension Headache Caplets

Some of the bottles containing the over-the-counter drug can have a hole in the bottom. If there is a hole, children could access and swallow the contents, posing a risk of poisoning. These products contain the substances aspirin and acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). Manufactured by GSK Consumer Healthcare and sold at Pharmacies, department stores, grocery stores, and hypermarkets nationwide and online from March 2018 – September 2020 for $7 to $18.

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Recalled Excedrin with hole in the bottom of the bottle
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Recalled Excedrin with hole in the bottom of the bottle

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Why it was recalled

Some of the bottles containing the over-the-counter drug can have a hole in the bottom. If there is a hole, children could access and swallow the contents, posing a risk of poisoning. These products contain the substances aspirin and acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA).

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The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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What to do

Consumers should immediately store the recalled Excedrin bottles out of sight and reach of children and inspect the bottom of the bottle to determine if there is a hole. If there is a hole in the bottle, contact GSK Consumer Relations for information on how to receive a prepaid shipping label for return to receive a full refund. Bottles without a hole can be retained and used as directed.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerGSK Consumer Healthcare, of Warren, N.J.
UnitsAbout 433,600
Made inUnited States
Sold atPharmacies, department stores, grocery stores, and hypermarkets nationwide and online
Sales periodMarch 2018 – September 2020
Price$7 to $18

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-468-7746
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
Recall page
www.excedrin.com

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