Recall Z-1724-2011 ยท JEQ Toothbrush, Powered
Brushpoint Innovations, Inc.
W Vital Health Pulsating Clean Rechargeable Toothbrush; Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015-4616, Made in China; The toothbrush was sold with a single head and with three heads: a) Rechargeable Power Toothbrush - Model Number 565222, UPC 0 49022 35396 1; b) Rechargeable Power Toothbrush with 3 Replacement Heads: Model Number WIC 472641, UPC 0 49022 49612 5; Inte
| Date | Mar 18, 2011 (initiated Jan 14, 2011) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The power toothbrush may make a loud noise and the battery cap becomes separated from the main body of the toothbrush. The battery cap can become a projectile that could cause potential injury if it comes in contact with the body. |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | The firm, BrushPoint Innovations, sent a email dated January 7, 2011 notifying their customers of the recall. The email described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to pull and quarantine the toothbrushes due to potential product quality concerns, and hold their stocks until January 14, 2011, call in the number of toothbrushes quarantined, and then return them to the Walgreen distribution centers. A stop sale was placed on the affected item numbers in their cash register scanners. If you have any questions, call 905-833-5122 or 905-944-1000. |
| Quantity | 8,100 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide distribution. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.