The US Food and Drug Administration, FDA, is recalling the Spinbrush after receiving several complaints about the toothbrush causing injury.
The FDA says that many people claim that while the toothbrush is turned on the brush head has either "popped off" or broken off in the user's mouth or near the face. Several people have reported cuts to the mouth broken or chipped teeth, and injures to the eye.
Here is a list of the Spinbrush products being recalled:
- Spinbrush ProClean
- Spinbrush ProClean Recharge
- Spinbrush Pro Whitening
- Spinbrush SONIC
- Spinbrush SONIC Recharge
- Spinbrush Swirl
- Spinbrush Classic Clean
- Spinbrush For Kids
- Spinbrush Replacement Heads
Recommendations to Parents, Caregivers and Consumers from the Health Department:
- Before using the Spinbrush, inspect it for any damage or loose brush bristles. If you find any, do not use the brush. Report it to Church & Dwight, which can be reached toll-free at 1-800-352-3384 or 1-800-561-0752.
- Make sure the brush head is connected tightly to the brush handle, and test the brush outside of your mouth before using. If the connection feels loose or the brush head easily detaches from the handle, do not use the brush. Report it to Church & Dwight.
- Use care not to bite down on the brush head while brushing.
- To prevent injuries, always supervise children and adults who may need assistance when using the Spinbrush.
- Follow the instructions and recommended replacement guidelines included with the Spinbrush.
- Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
- Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
