Recall · CPSC (US)
Scalpa Recalls Scalpa Numb Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
Yes. Scalpa Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz.'s product was recalled on January 14, 2021 by CPSC (US). Reported hazard: 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. What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Scalpa Numb, store the cream in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Scalpa for a full refund or store credit. Scalpa is directly notifying all known purchasers about the recall.
Data updated November 9, 2026 · Source: official CPSC (US) recall data, checked daily
What was recalled
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.
The hazard
CPSC (US) flagged this Scalpa Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz. product for the following risk:
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.
What to do
If you own a Scalpa Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz. product, here is the remedy CPSC (US) lists:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Scalpa Numb, store the cream in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Scalpa for a full refund or store credit. Scalpa is directly notifying all known purchasers about the recall.
Original recall notice: CPSC (US) →
Common questions
Is the Scalpa Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz. product recalled?
Yes. Scalpa Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz.'s product was recalled on January 14, 2021 by CPSC (US). Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Scalpa Numb, store the cream in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Scalpa for a full refund or store credit. Scalpa is directly notifying all known purchasers about the recall.
Where can I read the official recall notice?
The original notice is published by CPSC (US) — linked directly from this page.
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