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Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

Ohm Hand Sanitizers and Sprays Recalled for Chemical Contamination

Agency Publication Date: February 8, 2023
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Summary

Urban Electric Power is recalling approximately 848 units of Ohm Hand Sanitizer and Ohm Sanitizer Spray because FDA testing found the products contain acetaldehyde and acetal at levels exceeding safety specifications. The recall includes Ohm Hand Sanitizer (70% ethanol) in various sizes from 2 FL OZ up to 128 FL OZ, as well as 8 FL OZ bottles of Ohm Sanitizer Spray (80% ethyl alcohol). No incidents or injuries have been reported to date regarding the use of these products.

Risk

The products contain acetaldehyde and acetal above safe limits, which are chemical contaminants that can cause irritation or other adverse health effects. Acetaldehyde is also considered a potential human carcinogen.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects all lots of Ohm Hand Sanitizer (70% ethanol) and Ohm Sanitizer Spray (80% ethyl alcohol) that are currently within their expiration dates.
  2. The affected hand sanitizers were sold in 2 oz, 3 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz, 64 oz, and 128 oz bottles, while the spray was sold in 8 oz bottles.
  3. If you have health concerns after using these products, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
  4. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Urban Electric Power for further instructions.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for more information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Ohm Hand Sanitizer (alcohol (ethanol) 70 % v/v)
Variants: 2 FL OZ (60 ML), 3 FL OZ (88 ML), 10 FL OZ (295 ML), 12 FL OZ (355 ML), 16 FL OZ (473 ML), 64 FL OZ (1892 ML), 128 FL OZ (3785 ML)
Lot Numbers:
All lots within expiry

Recall #: D-0263-2023. Distributed quantities: a) 239 bottles, b) 6,352 bottles, c) 14,963 bottles, d) 8,117 bottles, e) 22 bottles, f) 856 bottles, g) 707 bottles.

Product: Ohm Sanitizer Spray (alcohol (ethyl alcohol) 80% v/v)
Variants: 8 FL OZ (237 ML)
Lot Numbers:
All lots within expiry

Recall #: D-0264-2023. Distributed quantity: 609 bottles.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 91576
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Urban Electric Power
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (a) 239 bottles, b) 6,352 bottles, c)14,963 bottles, d) 8,117 bottles, e)22 bottles, f)856 bottles, g) 707 bottles; 609 bottles)
Distributed To: Nationwide

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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