| Level: | Consumer |
|---|---|
| Class: | II |
| Reference: | R2003/670 and 671 |
| Date agreed: | 03 July 2003 |
| Product: | Childrens Panadol 1 month - 2 years Original Easy Dose Baby Drops paracetamol 100mg/mL bottle Childrens Panadol 1 month - 2 years Colourfree Easy Dose Baby Drops paracetamol 100mg/mL bottle |
| Sponsor: | GlaxoSmithKline Pty Ltd, Consumer Healthcare Division |
| Contact: | Customer Service Centre 1800 028 533 |
| Reason: | The plastic neck insert, a component of the "easy dose" syringe system in the product can be dislodged from the neck of the bottle and remain on the syringe. This component, then loosely attached to the syringe could be dislodged, posing a choking hazard. |
Recall letters will be dispatched today 3 July 2003.
Recall notices are due to appear in national newspapers from 4 July 2003.
Classification system:
Class I defects are potentially life-threatening or could cause a serious risk to health.
Class II defects could cause illness or mistreatment, but are not Class I.
Class III defects may not pose a significant hazard to health, but withdrawal may be initiated for other reasons.
Class I & II recalls are considered to be safety related recalls.