Popular hair loss serum recalled over risk of deadly POISONING in children

• Federal officials issued a nationwide recall of Sefralls Minoxidil Hair Generation Serum due to non-compliant, non-child-resistant packaging, posing a fatal poisoning risk to children and pets. Approximately 21,300 units are affected.
• The serum’s active ingredient, minoxidil (FDA-approved for hair regrowth), can cause life-threatening complications like heart failure if ingested. Even small amounts may lead to cardiac arrest.
• The amber dropper bottles (sold on Amazon for $10) lack child-resistant caps required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) and were improperly labeled, increasing the risk of accidental opening by children.
• Manufacturer Guangzhou Ariel Biotech advised consumers to discard the product, photograph the disposal and request replacements. The recalled bottles have white-and-gold droppers and labels marked “Sefralls Minoxidil.”
• This is the second minoxidil-related recall in months, highlighting ongoing safety lapses in the booming hair loss market (projected to exceed $5 billion by 2034). Authorities urge immediate action to prevent tragedies, stressing adherence to child safety laws.

Federal officials have issued a nationwide recall of a widely sold hair loss treatment after discovering its packaging fails to meet child safety standards, posing a fatal poisoning risk.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of Sefralls Minoxidil Hair Generation Serum, manufactured in China by Guangzhou Ariel Biotech, on Aug. 7. It warned that approximately 21,300 units of the product lack child-resistant caps required under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 (PPPA). No injuries or deaths have been reported, but regulators urge immediate action to prevent accidental ingestion by children or pets.

Minoxidil, the active ingredient in the serum, is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for hair regrowth. However, ingestion can cause life-threatening complications – including heart failure. When swallowed, even small amounts can dangerously lower blood pressure, leading to cardiac arrest.

The CPSC’s recall notice warns that the amber dropper bottles, sold for $10 on Amazon, were improperly labeled. They could easily be opened by young children, who might mistake the liquid for medicine or candy.

Historical context underscores the severity of the oversight. The PPPA was enacted precisely to prevent such tragedies. The law passed during the Nixon administration mandated child-resistant packaging for hazardous household substances like prescription drugs, aspirin and now minoxidil.

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This marks the second recall in recent months involving minoxidil-based products without proper safeguards, following a similar action against Aemerry Hair Growth Serums in July. Despite hair loss treatments soaring in popularity – with an estimated 13 million U.S. users – regulators emphasize that manufacturers must prioritize safety over convenience. (Related: Clorox recalls Pine-Sol products due to bacterial contamination.)

Guangzhou Ariel Biotech has directed consumers to discard the contents, photograph the disposal and request replacements. The recalled bottles feature white-and-gold droppers and labels prominently displaying “Sefralls Minoxidil.”

Meanwhile, CPSC officials stress that vigilance is critical, particularly as minoxidil’s toxicity is well-documented but often overlooked by the public. The recall serves as a stark reminder of the responsibilities borne by both regulators and corporations in safeguarding consumers, especially children, from preventable harm.

As the hair loss market continues its rapid expansion, projected to exceed $5 billion by 2034, adherence to safety protocols cannot be an afterthought. Authorities urge anyone who purchased the affected product to secure it away from children immediately and follow disposal instructions to avert potential tragedy.

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Sources include:

DailyMail.co.uk

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