CPSC

Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu 24-Count Bonus Pack Liquicaps Recalled for Poisoning Hazard

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Hazard

The cold and flu medicine contains acetaminophen and is not in child-resistant packaging and lacks the statement, "This Package for Households Without Young Children," as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. This medicine could cause serious health problems or death to a child if several of the capsules are swallowed.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of children. Consumers who purchased the product with the expectation that it would be in child-resistant packaging can contact Procter & Gamble for a full refund or a replacement coupon. Adult consumers can continue to use the product as directed.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Procter & Gamble at (800) 251-3374 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to their Web site at www.vicks.com

Products

Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu 24-Count Bonus Pack Liquicaps

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Drug stores, grocery stores and other retailers nationwide between September 2008 and December 2009 for about $5.