GSK Recalls Panadol Advance Bottles Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Sold Exclusively in Puerto Rico
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1725.
This recall involves bottles of 100ct Panadol Advance pain relievers. The medicine was sold in white containers with a blue label, inside a blue box. "Panadol" and "Advance" are printed on the label. Lot numbers and dates codes are located on the left side panel of the box and on the left side of the label on the bottle, near the bar code. Lot numbers and date codes included in the recall are: Lot number: 14241, expiration date: 02/2015 Lot number: 14002, expiration date: 10/2014 Lot number: 13881, expiration date: 09/2014 Lot number: 13801, expiration date: 09/2014
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1725.
Consumers should immediately place the product out of a child's sight and reach, and contact GSK for a refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Drug, Grocery And Mass Merchandise Stores In Puerto Rico From November 2012 Through February 2014 For About $10. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1725.
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) toll-free at (888) 912-8455 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.us.gsk.com and click on "Media and news" in the upper left and, if not listed with current releases, click on "Press release archive" on the left side for more information.
About the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The CPSC protects consumers from injuries and deaths from thousands of types of consumer products — toys, furniture, electronics, appliances, and more.
Visit CPSC.gov →📣 Report an unsafe product to the CPSC
If you own this product and experienced a defect, near-miss, or injury, file a report with the CPSC. Consumer reports are the primary signal the agency uses to identify defect patterns and trigger future recalls. Your report is free, takes about 10 minutes, and can stay anonymous to the manufacturer.
Drug, Grocery And Mass Merchandise Stores In Puerto Rico From November 2012 Through February 2014 For About $10. Recall FAQ
Drug, Grocery And Mass Merchandise Stores In Puerto Rico From November 2012 Through February 2014 For About $10. is the subject of a children's products recall: GSK Recalls Panadol Advance Bottles Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Sold Exclusively in Puerto Rico. The notice was published on July 14, 2014 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 10,600 units are potentially affected.