New Safety Information: Arm and Hammer's Spinbrush Powered Toothbrush

Starting date:

March 1, 2012

Posting date:

March 1, 2012

Type of communication:

Information Update

Subcategory:

Household Items

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Product Safety, Important Safety Information

Audience:

General Public

Identification number:

RA-110005379

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Health Canada is advising Canadians of new safety information associated with the use of Arm & Hammer and Crest Spinbrush brands powered toothbrushes manufactured by Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Although there have been adverse event reports regarding these battery-powered toothbrushes in the U.S., Health Canada has received only one report on this product and it did not involve an injury.

Church & Dwight Canada are advising consumers to replace their brush heads after three months of use, or when brushes are damaged, or become loose. The company is also advising that consumers should inspect brushes for loose parts before use. Extended usage, loose parts or excessive wear could lead to brush head breakage and possibly become a choking hazard.

The Spinbrush line of powered toothbrushes are currently sold as the Arm & Hammer Spinbrush and until 2009 were sold as the Crest Spinbrush.

The company has assured Health Canada that they are monitoring, investigating and responding to consumers regarding reports of malfunctioning toothbrushes. For more information regarding the Arm & Hammer or Crest Spinbrush powered toothbrush lines, please contact the company at 1-800-561-0752.

The following toothbrushes, which are promoted for use by children and adults, are affected:

• Arm & Hammer Spin Brush Swirl
• Kid's Arm & Hammer Spin Brush
• Arm & Hammer Spin Brush Pro Whitening
• Arm & Hammer Spin Brush Whitening Sonic
• Arm & Hammer Spin Brush Kids My Way
• Arm & Hammer Spin Brush Globrush
• Arm & Hammer Spin Brush Pro Clean Sonic
• Arm & Hammer Spin Brush Pro Clean Sonic Rechargeable
• Arm & Hammer Spin Brush Pro Clean
• Arm & Hammer Spin Brush Pro Clean Rechargeable
• Arm & Hammer Spin Brush Pro Select
• Arm & Hammer Spin Brush Pro Sensitive

Report health or safety concerns

To report suspected adverse events to these or other health products, please contact the Canada Vigilance Program of Health Canada toll-free at 1-866-234-2345, or complete a Canada Vigilance Reporting Form and send to us using one of these methods:

• Fax: 1-866-678-6789
• Internet: MedEffect Canada
• Mail: Canada Vigilance Program
  Marketed Health Products Directorate
  Ottawa, ON, Address Locator 0701E
  K1A 0K9

Complaints involving medical devices can be reported to the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate by calling the toll-free hotline at 1-800-267-9675, or by writing to:

Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate
Health Canada
Address Locator: 2003D
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9

Related AWRs

Spinbrush Proclean Sonic Rechargeable

2012-05-03 | Health products

Recall

Recall of Spinbrush Pro Clean SONIC Recharge Toothbrushes: May Overheat and Cause Fire, Burn or Shock

2012-05-10 | Consumer products

Advisory

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Health Canada
613-957-2983

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613-957-2991
1-866-225-0709