Plantimex Recalls Mamisan Lidocaine Ointment Containers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging
Reviewed and published by MPB Safety Desk
Hazard
The ointment contains lidocaine, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The ointment's packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
What parents need to know
Plantimex is recalling Mamisan Pain Relieving Topical Ointment in orange jars with white lids. This ointment contains lidocaine.
The packaging for this ointment does not meet the mandatory child-resistant packaging standard. This means young children could potentially access the ointment, and if swallowed, the lidocaine poses a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning.
If you have this product, please immediately move it to a location where children cannot see or reach it. You should then contact Plantimex for a free replacement lid. Once the product is secured with the new lid, you may continue to use it as directed. Please refer to the full recall notice for detailed instructions and the remedy process.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission record
- Recall number
- #26157
- Recall date
- Units affected
- About 50,330
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately secure the recalled ointment jars out of the sight and reach of children and contact Plantimex to receive a free replacement lid. Once the product is secured with the replacement lid, consumers can use the product, as directed.
- Product description
This recall involves Mamisan Pain Relieving Topical Ointment jars. The ointment comes in an orange container with a white continuous thread lid and has the Mamisan trademark printed on top of the lid and on the label. The ointment was sold in a 3.52 ounce plastic jar. The wraparound label includes instructions and drug facts. Only jars with UPC code 860006498115 are included in the recall.
- Products and models
- Mamisan Pain Relieving Topical Ointment
- UPC codes
- 860006498115
- Sold at
- Walmart and Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from April 2024 through October 2025 for about $10.
- Consumer contact
- Plantimex toll-free at 855-752-6869 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at customercare@plantimexusa.com with the subject "RECALL" or online at http://plantimexusa.com/contact.php or www.plantimexusa.com and contact us for more information.
Recall details are summarized from official government sources and reviewed by our editors before publishing. Information can change after publication. Always confirm the current status, affected models, and remedy instructions in the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice before acting.
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