CPSC Recall in 2013: Triaminic and Theraflu Products Recalled Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 13-114

Date: January 31, 2013

Product Name: Triaminic® Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups

Recall Description:

The child-resistant caps on these medicines do not work properly. Recalled medicines were manufactured before December 21, 2011.

Hazard Description:

These child-resistant caps can fail to function properly and enable the cap to be removed by a child with the tamper-evident seal in place, posing a risk of unintentional ingestion and poisoning. These products contain acetaminophen and diphenhydramine which are required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act to be sealed with child-resistant packaging.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Repair

Units: About 2.3 Million

Incidents:

The firm has received 12 reports of children unscrewing the locked caps, including four reports of children ingesting the product. One child required medical attention.

Sold At:

Food, drug, mass merchandise and club stores nationwide between May 2010 and December 2011 for about $5.

Manufactured In:

U.S.A.