Henkel Recalls Schwarzkopf Professional Mousse Nationwide Over Potential Explosion Hazard
Key Takeaways
- •The recall covers 6.76-ounce cans of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip Extra Strong Mousse spanning 25 batch codes.
- •A packaging defect could allow the aerosol mousse to leak from pressurized aluminum cans, creating an explosion hazard.
- •Henkel identified the issue after one customer complaint and two salon reports, with hand bruising the only injury identified.
- •The recalled product reached 12 states through 21 distributors and was also sold directly to hair professionals and consumers.
- •Buyers and salons should check batch codes against the recall list and return affected cans to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Henkel Corporation is voluntarily recalling certain 6.76-ounce cans of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip Extra Strong Mousse, a hairstyling product sold to salons and consumers across multiple states, because of a potential explosion hazard.
The recall was announced in an Aug. 11 notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Henkel, a Germany-based consumer goods and chemical company headquartered in Düsseldorf, whose brand portfolio also includes names such as Persil, Dial and Loctite, said a "potential packaging issue" could allow the product to leak from the aluminum cans while under pressure, creating an explosion hazard. Aerosol styling mousses are packaged in pressurized cans, which is why a packaging defect that lets the contents escape under pressure is treated as a safety risk. The action is a company-initiated voluntary recall, and the FDA's posting of the notice is part of the routine process by which potentially hazardous consumer products are flagged to the public.
Henkel became aware of the problem after receiving one customer complaint and two reports from salons.
"Bruising on the hand was reported by the customer and no other injuries were identified," the FDA noted.
Affected batch codes
The affected cans carry the following batch codes:
2901X4577N, 2901X4578N, 290265P91O, 290665Q30O, 290855N31O, 290866R38P, 290994281N, 291046L06P, 291174W17N, 291435H76O, 291435H77O, 291455N33O, 291515A59O, 291515A99O, 291515B01O, 291555N33O, 291615B01O, 291616B68P, 291716B69P, 291825E960, 291925E96O, 292015B73O, 2928Y538BO, 2928Y539BO, 293066U32P
Where the product was sold
The recalled mousse was distributed through 21 distributors in Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Washington, according to the FDA. It was also sold directly to hair professionals and consumers, which means some purchasers may have encountered the product through a salon rather than a retail shelf.
What consumers should do
Consumers who purchased one of the recalled cans are encouraged to check the batch code on their can against the affected codes above and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Salon professionals who stocked the mousse can similarly review their inventory against the batch list, and the FDA's recall postings are the reference point for any updates to the affected codes or distribution information.
FOX Business reached out to Henkel for comment.
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