Aerosol Spray Antiperspirant, Below Deck Aerosol Spray and Dry Shampoo Spray Voluntary Recall Statement - United States
What You Need to Know:
You may have noticed Old Spice aerosol spray antiperspirants and Below Deck aerosol sprays are not available where you shop. That is because we have made the decision to voluntarily recall aerosol spray antiperspirants, Below Deck aerosol sprays and our previously discontinued dry shampoos.
To request reimbursement for your impacted product, please complete one of the below:
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| Aerosol Spray Antiperspirant and Below Deck | Previously Discontinued Dry Shampoo |
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| If you have 1 product, click here | If you have 1 product, click here |
| If you have 2 products, click here | If you have 2 products, click here |
| If you have 3 products or more, click here | If you have 3 products or more, click here |
| If you have this US product in hand but live in CA, please call 1-888-339-7689 | If you have this US product in hand but live in CA, please call 1-888-674-3631 |
Which Products Were Recalled?
Below are images of the current product in market, followed by the list of products with names and UPC codes. Please refer to the UPC code if your product looks different.
- UPC Description
- 012044001912 Old Spice High Endurance AP Spray Pure Sport 12/6oz
- 012044044759 Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Stronger Swagger 3.8oz
- 037000729747 Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Pure Sport Plus 12/3.8oz
- 037000730347 Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Stronger Swagger 12/3.8oz
- 037000749479 Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Ult Captain 12/3.8oz
- 037000695714 Old Spice Below Deck Powder Spray Unscented 12/4.9oz
- 037000695707 Old Spice Below Deck Powder Spray Fresh Air 12/4.9oz
- 012044048535 Old Spice Pure Sport 2021 Gift Set
- 037000785170 Old Spice Pure Sport Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz. (previously discontinued in early 2021) Production Codes 9040-9239*
- 037000779421 Old Spice Fiji Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz. (previously discontinued in early 2021) Production Codes 9046-9228*
* To determine if your dry shampoo product is impacted, please refer to the production code ranges listed in the chart above.
Refer to the image below for guidance on where to find the production code details on bottom of the dry shampoo can. The first four numbers are the only ones necessary to determine if your product is impacted and falls within the ranges outlined.
Why were the Products Recalled?
We decided to voluntarily recall these products to the consumer level due to the presence of benzene detected in some products. Daily exposure to the level of benzene detected would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences and we are conducting this recall out of an abundance of caution.
What is Benzene?
Benzene is a chemical compound released to the environment by both natural and industrial sources. It is classified as a human carcinogen, a substance that could potentially cause cancer depending on the level and extent of exposure. Benzene is ubiquitous in the environment. Humans around the world have daily exposures to it indoors and outdoors from multiple sources. Benzene can be absorbed, to varying degrees, by inhalation, through the skin, and orally. Based on exposure modeling and the cancer risk assessments published under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (IRIS database), daily exposure to benzene in the recalled products at the levels detected in our testing would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences. That said, out of an abundance of caution, we are voluntarily recalling these specific aerosol spray antiperspirant products. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of the consumers who use our products and the quality of the products we ship.
Consumer Guidance
Consumers should stop using these specific aerosol products and appropriately discard them. Please follow your local disposal procedure for aerosol products. Information can be found through your local waste management services.
For further questions regarding the recall, please visit our FAQs (Link to FAQs below) or call our Consumer Care Team at 888-339-7689 between 9:00am-6:00pm EST Monday through Friday.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm 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.
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Does this recall impact Old Spice antiperspirant sticks, gels, soft solids, deodorants or body sprays?
No. All other Old Spice products are not impacted by this issue and may continue to be used as intended. This represents the vast majority of our products, including body spray products, solid sticks, soft solids and gel antiperspirants and deodorant products.
Does this recall impact Old Spice liquid shampoos, liquid conditioners, or styling products?
No. All other Old Spice products are not impacted by the scope of this recall and may continue to be used as intended.
Should I be concerned?
We initiated this voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution. Daily exposure to benzene in these aerosol spray antiperspirant products at the levels detected in our testing would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences.
How can I get reimbursement?
To request reimbursement for your impacted product, please take the steps outlined under ‘what you need to know’ at the top of this page.