Use caution Consumer product recall · CPSC · Published December 23, 2020

Excedrin Bottles with Hole Risk Poisoning - Recall for Child Safety

GSK recalls Excedrin migraine and headache caplets with possible holes in the bottom that could allow children to access contents, risking poisoning. Check bottles for holes and contact for refunds if needed.

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

🇺🇸 CPSC recall #8974Consumer product GSK Consumer Health ›

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Use caution until it’s fixed

Some of the bottles containing the over-the-counter drug can have a hole in the bottom. If there is a hole, children could access and swallow the contents, posing a risk of poisoning. These products contain the substances aspirin and acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA).

Take action

Contact the company

Call(800) 468-7746from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday Official pagewww.excedrin.com

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

GSK is recalling five Excedrin headache and migraine products because some bottles may have holes at the bottom. This could let children swallow the contents, leading to poisoning since these products contain aspirin and acetaminophen. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2932-excedrin-bottles-with-hole-risk-poisoning-recall-for-child-safety.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/2932-excedrin-bottles-with-hole-risk-poisoning-recall-for-child-safety · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8974

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“Excedrin Bottles with Hole Risk Poisoning - Recall for Child Safety.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2932-excedrin-bottles-with-hole-risk-poisoning-recall-for-child-safety. Based on CPSC recall #8974 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/GSK-Consumer-Health-Recalls-Five-Excedrin-Brands-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning).

GSK Consumer Health recalled five Excedrin brands on Dec. 23, 2020, after the CPSC announced some bottles have holes in the bottom, posing a poisoning risk to children. Consumers should inspect their bottles and contact GSK for a refund if a hole is found.

How to tell if you have it

Excedrin Migraine Caplets
Excedrin Migraine Geltabs
Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets
Excedrin PM Headache Caplets
Excedrin Tension Headache Caplets

What to do

Consumers should immediately store the recalled Excedrin bottles out of sight and reach of children and inspect the bottom of the bottle to determine if there is a hole. If there is a hole in the bottle, contact GSK Consumer Relations for information on how to receive a prepaid shipping label for return to receive a full refund.

The hazard

Some of the bottles containing the over-the-counter drug can have a hole in the bottom. If there is a hole, children could access and swallow the contents, posing a risk of poisoning. None reported.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Bayer recalling 6 mL Afrin Nasal Spray Bottles on April 30, 2026, RootSt recalling Beard Growth Serum Spray Bottles on Jan. 15, 2026, and Mindbodygreen recalling Multivitamin Bottles on Jan. 29, 2026.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the bottom of the bottle for a hole. The recalled products include 50, 80, 100, 125, 200, 250, and 300-count bottles of Excedrin Migraine Caplets, Migraine Geltabs, Extra Strength Caplets, PM Headache Caplets, and Tension Headache Caplets.

Brand
GSK Consumer Health
Product
Excedrin Migraine Caplets, Excedrin Migraine Geltabs, Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets, Excedrin PM Headache Caplets, and Excedrin Tension Headache Caplets
Category
Consumer product

Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Bottle for Hole
Inspect the bottom of the bottle to see if there is a hole.
Store Out of Reach
Keep recalled bottles out of sight and reach of children immediately.
Contact for Refund
If the bottle has a hole, contact GSK Consumer Relations for a prepaid shipping label to return it and get a full refund.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Where it went

Where it was sold

Sold nationwide.

CPSC “Sold at”: “Pharmacies, department stores, grocery stores, and hypermarkets nationwide and online from March 2018 through September 2020 for between $7 and $18.”

Sold nationwide.

Take action

Contact GSK Consumer Health

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

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Subject: Recall 8974 — GSK Consumer Health Excedrin Bottles with Hole Risk Poisoning - Recall for Child Safety

Hello,

I own a Excedrin Bottles with Hole Risk Poisoning - Recall for Child Safety that is covered by recall 8974 from GSK Consumer Health.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately store the recalled Excedrin bottles out of sight and reach of children and inspect the bottom of the bottle to determine if there is a hole. If there is a hole in the bottle, contact GSK Consumer Relations for information on how to receive a prepaid shipping label for return to receive a full refund. Bottles without a hole can be retained and used as directed.

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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Official source: CPSC Recall #8974 (December 23, 2020)
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