CPSC, Leiner Health Products Announce Recall of Multivitamins
CPSC recall 05095 · announced January 28, 2005 · Leiner Health Products · 13,000 units affected
The product
The recalled Central Vite multivitamins were sold in a value size container of 500 tablets. The plastic white pill bottle is labeled "Advanced Formula Central Vite® with Lycopene" and "Value Size."
The hazard
The vitamins, which contain iron that can cause serious injury or death if ingested by children, do not have child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should keep this product out of reach of children and return the product to the nearest Long's retail store for a refund or replacement.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Sold at: Long's retail stores nationwide from March 2004 through December 2004 for about $16.
Consumer contact: Call Leiner Health Products at (800) 421-1168 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers may visit www.leiner.com and www.longs.com for information about this recall.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.