Use caution Consumer product recall · CPSC · Published September 11, 2020

Medique Over-the-Counter Drugs Risk Poisoning Due to Child-Resistant Packaging Failure

Medique recalls 31 OTC drugs sold on Amazon since June 2018 that lack child-resistant packaging, posing poisoning risk to young children. Consumers should store out of reach and contact for refund.

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

🇺🇸 CPSC recall #8901Consumer product Medique ›

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Use caution until it’s fixed

The over-the-counter products contain regulated substances which must be in child resistant packaging when being used in the household as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

Take action

Contact the company

Call(800) 680-2474from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday Official pagewww.mediqueproducts.com

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Medique has recalled 31 over-the-counter drugs sold on Amazon starting June 1, 2018, because they don't have child-resistant packaging. This could lead to poisoning if young children swallow the products. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3007-medique-over-the-counter-drugs-risk-poisoning-due-to-child.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3007-medique-over-the-counter-drugs-risk-poisoning-due-to-child · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8901

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“Medique Over-the-Counter Drugs Risk Poisoning Due to Child-Resistant Packaging Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3007-medique-over-the-counter-drugs-risk-poisoning-due-to-child. Based on CPSC recall #8901 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Medique-Recalls-31-Different-Over-the-Counter-Drugs-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-Recall-Alert).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Sept. 11, 2020, that Medique is recalling 31 over-the-counter drugs for failing to meet child-resistant packaging requirements. The agency warns the non-compliant packaging poses a risk of poisoning if swallowed by young children.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Medi-First, Medi-First Plus, Medique, Dover, Otis Clapp, and Ecolab
Sold exclusively on Amazon.com from June 2018 through June 2020 for between $2 and $59

What to do

Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Medique at 800-680-2474 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at www.mediqueproducts.com for information on how to dispose of the product and receive a full refund.

The hazard

The over-the-counter products contain regulated substances that must be in child-resistant packaging under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The packaging is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Mamisan Lidocaine Ointment Recall (2025-12-18), Ruahouine Hair Growth Serum (2026-01-15), and MedPride Baby Oil Bottles Recall (2026-06-25).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for products from Medique, Medi-First, Medi-First Plus, Dover, Otis Clapp, or Ecolab sold on Amazon since June 1, 2018. The expiration date is on the container carton (top or side) in [YEAR/MO] format.

Brand
Medique
Product
31 Medique Over-the-Counter drugs from the product lines Medi-First, Medi-First Plus, Medique, Dover, Otis Clapp, and Ecolab
Category
Consumer product

Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

Store Out of Reach
Place recalled products in a safe location away from children to prevent accidental ingestion.
Contact Medique for Refund
Reach out to Medique directly for instructions on product disposal and a full refund.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Medique for information on how to dispose of the product and receive a full refund. All known purchasers are being notified directly.

Take action

Contact Medique

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

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Subject: Recall 8901 — Medique Over-the-Counter Drugs Risk Poisoning Due to Child-Resistant Packaging Failure

Hello,

I own a Medique Over-the-Counter Drugs Risk Poisoning Due to Child-Resistant Packaging Failure that is covered by recall 8901 from Medique.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Medique for information on how to dispose of the product and receive a full refund. All known purchasers are being notified directly.

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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Link to this recall

<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/3007-medique-over-the-counter-drugs-risk-poisoning-due-to-child">Medique Over-the-Counter Drugs Risk Poisoning Due to Child-Resistant Packaging Failure (GovInfoNow)</a>

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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 #8901 (September 11, 2020)
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