Plantimex Mamisan Lidocaine Ointment Containers recall: Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning
Official notice: Plantimex Recalls Mamisan Lidocaine Ointment Containers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging
What happened
Plantimex Recalls Mamisan Lidocaine Ointment Containers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging. Units affected: About 50,330.
Affected products
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. Sold at: Walmart and Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from April 2024 through October 2025 for about $10. Made in United States.
The risk
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. None reported
What to do
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. 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.
From the official CPSC notice.
This recall was published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). View the full official notice for complete details, affected product codes, and what to do next.
View the full official notice