Pain Relief Cream (TriDerma) – child safety issue (2019)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Pain Relief Cream with Lidocaine
Brand
TriDerma, of Corona, Calif.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
TriDerma, of Corona, Calif. is recalling Pain Relief Cream with Lidocaine. The hazard is: The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The pain re. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves TriDerma Pain Relief Cream with 4% Lidocaine in a jar and tube. The 4 ounce jar is white with a lime green and pink printed label and has a white dome cap. The 2.2 ounce tube is white with a lime green and pink printed label. The lot numbers and expiration dates of the affected products can be found on the bottom of the jar and on the front of the crimped end of the tube. "TriDerma Pain Relief Cream" is printed on the jar and tube. Lot Number Expiration Date 21088 04/2021 20189 04/2021 0738F02A 06/2021 0738F04A 06/2021 0738F04B 06/2021 0738F04C 06/2021 0739A22A 01/2022 0739A22B 01/2022 0739A23A 01/2022
Reported concern (CPSC)
The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The pain relieving cream contains lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young children if they put it on their skin or ingest it.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately store the topical anesthetic in a safe location, out of reach of children and contact TriDerma for a free replacement child-resistant cap. TriDerma is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 9, 2026