CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes Recall
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Diamond Wipes International is recalling about 75,315 units of CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes because the packaging is not child-resistant, violating the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by CPSC on August 1, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Diamond Wipes International is recalling CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes because the packaging is not child-resistant. The wipes contain lidocaine, which must be in child-resistant packaging under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The non-compliant packaging poses a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if young children ingest the contents.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes sold in boxes of 20 individually wrapped packets of flushable wipes. The packaging features the CVS Health logo, a yellow heart, "Rapid Pain Relief" and "Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes." Approximately 75,315 units were sold at CVS and CVS Pharmacy stores nationwide and online at www.cvs.com from April 2020 through April 2026 for about $16.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately secure the wipes out of sight and reach of children. Contact CVS at 800-746-7287 (8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday) or email customercare@cvs.com for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to return unopened packets with the retail box packaging to any CVS store.
Why This Matters
The recalled wipes violate the mandatory child-resistant packaging standard and pose a risk of serious injury or death from child poisoning.
Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Diamond-Wipes-International-Recalls-CVS-Health-Medicated-Hemorrhoidal-Wipes-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Child-Poisoning-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Child-Resistant-Packaging (CPSC Recall Number 26593)
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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