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Use caution Consumer product recall · CPSC · Published January 14, 2021

Scalpa Numb Cream Recall: Child Poisoning Risk from Non-Child-Resistant Packaging

Scalpa recalls Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream due to non-child-resistant packaging, risking poisoning for young children. Consumers should stop using, store safely, and get a refund.

Plain-English summary generated from official CPSC data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 CPSC recall #8988Consumer productScalpa ›
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Take action

Contact the company & request your remedy

Call(855) 424-7828from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through FridayEmailcare@scalpashop.comOfficial pagewww.scalpashop.com
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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Scalpa is recalling its Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream because it doesn't have child-resistant packaging, which could lead to poisoning if young children access it. This is a serious safety issue for kids. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2920-scalpa-numb-cream-recall-child-poisoning-risk-from-non-child.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/2920-scalpa-numb-cream-recall-child-poisoning-risk-from-non-child · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8988

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“Scalpa Numb Cream Recall: Child Poisoning Risk from Non-Child-Resistant Packaging.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2920-scalpa-numb-cream-recall-child-poisoning-risk-from-non-child. Based on CPSC recall #8988 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Scalpa-Recalls-Scalpa-Numb-Maximum-Strength-Topical-Anesthetic-Cream-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning-Recall-Alert).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Jan. 14, 2021, that Scalpa Inc. is recalling Scalpa Numb Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream because its packaging fails to meet child-resistant requirements, posing a poisoning risk. Consumers should stop using the product and contact Scalpa for a refund or store credit.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Scalpa
  • Product: Scalpa Numb Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream
  • UPC: 857076008689
  • Expiration date: EXP 202307
  • Batch number: 1000000101
  • Code: C1
  • Sold at Scalpashop.com and Amazon.com from February 2020 through November 2020

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Scalpa Numb, store the cream in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Scalpa for a full refund or store credit. Contact Scalpa toll-free at 855-424-7828 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by email at care@scalpashop.com or online at www.scalpashop.com.

The hazard

The product contains lidocaine but lacks the child-resistant packaging required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. This defect poses a risk of poisoning to young children. The agency reported no incidents or injuries associated with this recall.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls involving non-child-resistant packaging risks include Mamisan Lidocaine Ointment (2025-12-18), Diamond Wipes (2026-08-27) and CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes (2026-07-02).

How to tell if you have this one

Look for a 10 gram black and white tube with a white cap labeled 'SCALPANUMB' and 'Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream'. The expiration date is EXP 202307 and batch number 1000000101.

  • Brand
    Scalpa
  • Product
    Scalpa Numb Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Now

    Immediately stop using the recalled cream and store it out of reach of children.

  2. Contact Scalpa

    Reach out to Scalpa for a full refund or store credit.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Scalpa Numb, store the cream in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Scalpa for a full refund or store credit. Scalpa is directly notifying all known purchasers about the recall.

Take action

Contact Scalpa

We’ve drafted a message you can send Scalpa to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

✉️ Open in email📞 +18554247828Company site
Subject: Recall 8988 — Scalpa Numb Cream Recall: Child Poisoning Risk from Non-Child-Resistant Packaging

Hello,

I own a Scalpa Numb Cream Recall: Child Poisoning Risk from Non-Child-Resistant Packaging that is covered by recall 8988 from Scalpa.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Scalpa Numb, store the cream in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Scalpa for a full refund or store credit. Scalpa is directly notifying all known purchasers about the recall.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #8988 (January 14, 2021)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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