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Mitchum 48-hour 100ml Roll-On Antiperspirant and Deodorant safety warning over a safety concern
Product Safety Report for Mitchum 48-hour 100ml Roll-On Antiperspirant and Deodorant presenting a health risk.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Mitchum 48-hour 100ml Roll-On Antiperspirant and Deodorant
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- Please see list on linked PDF.
What to do now
Mitchum 48-hour 100ml Roll-On Antiperspirant and Deodorant has been the subject of a safety notice. The official reason is set out below.
- Put it aside and read the corrective action below.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Products sold in the UK must be safe. The notice below explains what the authority found and what has been done.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2510-0007). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Mitchum 48-hour 100ml Roll-On Antiperspirant and Deodorant presenting a health risk.
The risk
Following a manufacturing process change affecting a raw material used in select batches, there have been reports of consumers receiving adverse effects when used, including in particular skin irritation.
Action taken
The product has been withdrawn from the market.
Advice to consumers
The product has been withdrawn from the market. Distributors and retailers are advised to check their stock, and ensure affected units are withdrawn from sale immediately.
Owners of affected batches who are experiencing issues are advised to stop using the product immediately and cease use of further antiperspirants until irritation subsides.
Affected consumers should contact Mitchum to register for a refund. The Mitchum website is available at the following link: https://www.mitchum.co.uk/roll-on-faqs.php
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2510-0007
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Mitchum Women’s and Men’s 48-hour roll-on anti-perspirant supplied in light and dark green plastic packaging and brightly coloured labelling.
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Questions
Why has Mitchum 48-hour 100ml Roll-On Antiperspirant and Deodorant been reported?
Mitchum 48-hour 100ml Roll-On Antiperspirant and Deodorant has been the subject of a safety notice. The official reason is set out below. Products sold in the UK must be safe. The notice below explains what the authority found and what has been done.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Put it aside and read the corrective action below. Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
