The next time you roll on your deodorant while getting ready for a steamy summer day, check the label—it may be unsafe to use! The reason: A new, large-scale recall has been issued for a brand of deodorant that’s sold at popular retail chains. Wondering if you may have one of the items in your own bathroom? Keep reading to learn more about the Power Stick deodorant recall, what products are included and what you should do if you have any of them at home.
Why was Power Stick Deodorant recalled?
On July 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of three types of Power Stick antiperspirant deodorant. In total, 67,214 cases are included in the recall.
Currently, no detailed information has been provided as to what was wrong with the deodorant products. The recall simply labels the notice as being due to deviations from what is considered a “Current Good Manufacturing Practice.”
According to the FDA website, these are minimum requirements that must be met when it comes to manufacturing, processing and packing products. The administration also adds that “the regulations make sure that a product is safe for use, and that it has the ingredients and strength it claims to have.”
Which Power Stick products are affected?
Three varieties of roll-on deodorant (which are produced by the company A.P. Deauville) were included in the recall. Here are the impacted products:
- Power Stick for her roll-on Antiperspirant Deodorant Powder Fresh (1.8 oz.)
- Power Stick Invisible Protection Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant Spring Fresh (1.8 oz.)
- Power Stick Original Nourishing Invisible Protection Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant (1.8 oz.)
Although Power Stick for her also comes in two 1.07 oz. varieties (Powder Fresh and Shower Fresh), neither product was mentioned in the recall. Other roll-on deodorants in different scents also appeared to be safe.
Where was the recalled deodorant sold?
If you usually buy Power Stick deodorant, there’s a chance you may have one of the recalled products at home. The more than 60,000 cases were shipped to retailers nationwide, but there hasn’t been any indication if certain stores were more likely to receive the items than others.
TheHealthy.com reports that Power Stick products are usually sold at stores like Walmart and Dollar Tree. There are also several of the brand’s deodorants available for purchase on Amazon. However, it’s unclear as to whether the recalled items were ever sold on the e-commerce site.
What to do if you have a recalled Power Stick product
The best way to determine if your Power Stick deodorant is included in the recall is to check the lot code printed on the product.
Any of the below lot numbers indicate it’s in the recalled batch:
Power Stick for her roll-on Antiperspirant Deodorant Powder Fresh
- 032026B011
- 032226B031
- 051626C241
- 061526C882
- 071226D371
- 071226D381
- 082526E341
- 082826E402
Power Stick Invisible Protection Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant Spring Fresh
- 031726A991
- 041226B561
- 062026C901
- 062026C911
- 071026D351
- 071026D361
- 071326D391
- 111626G231
Power Stick Original Nourishing Invisible Protection Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant
- 101225D781
- 032926B281
- 032826B221
- 041126B531
- 062226D011
- 070626D301
- 070626D333
- 111026G051
- 111326G091
- 111626G22
If you have any of the varieties with the above lot numbers printed on the package, toss out the product. Though the exact risk of using the deodorant hasn’t been advertised, it’s better to be cautious and avoid any adverse side effects.
