Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets packaged in flexible film bags. This recall announcement applies only to bags distributed in the United States. Recall
Issued April 5, 2024 · The Procter & Gamble Company · 8,256,741 units affected
In April 2024, The Procter & Gamble Company recalled the Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets packaged in flexible film bags. This recall announcement applies only to bags distributed in the United States., a moderate kitchen recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a refund. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The outer packaging meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near the zipper track, posing a risk of serious injury to children and other vulnerable populations if the contents of the laundry detergent packets are ingested, as well as posing a risk of skin or eye injuries. Ingestion of a large quantity of any surfactant-containing household cleaning products can cause death among individuals with underlying health issues.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets packaged in flexible film bags. This recall announcement applies only to bags distributed in the United States. right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact The Procter & Gamble Company to arrange your refund. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Recall details
- Brand
- The Procter & Gamble Company
- Category
- Kitchen
- Recall date
- April 5, 2024
- Units affected
- 8,256,741
- Sold at
- Big Lots, CVS, Family Dollar, Home Depot, Sam's Club, Target, Walmart, and other major stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from September 2023 through present for between $5 (one 12 ct. bag) and $30 (four 39 ct. bags in a box).
- Recall number
- CPSC-24189
- Made in
- United States
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- The Procter & Gamble Company has 15 recalls in our database, including 3 rated Critical.
- We're tracking 296 Kitchen recalls in our database.
- 8,256,741 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 16 US households.
- This is the 47th Kitchen recall we've logged in 2024.