CPSC Recall in 2021: Scalpa Recalls Scalpa Numb Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 21-719

Date: January 14, 2021

Product Name: Scalpa Numb Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream

Recall Description:

This recall involves Scalpa Numb Maxium Strength Topical Anesthestic Cream in a 10 gram black and white tube with a white cap.  “SCALPANUMB” and “Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream” are printed on the label.  The expiration date is marked as EXP 202307 on the crimped end of the tube.  Batch number 1000000101, Code: C1 and the UPC code 857076008689 are printed on the outside of the box.

Hazard Description:

The product contains the substance lidocaine which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA).  The packaging of the product is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 10,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Scalpashop.com and Amazon.com from February 2020 through November 2020 for about $18.

Manufactured In:

China