Welmate Lidocaine Cream (Yash) – Packaging Issue (2021)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Welmate Lidocaine Numbing Cream
Brand
Yash Pharmaceuticals, of India
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
UPC Codes
373581000012, 373581105045
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Yash Pharmaceuticals, of India is recalling Welmate Lidocaine Numbing Cream. 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
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves Welmate Lidocaine Numbing Cream in a 113 g (4 oz.) white jar with a blue, orange and green label and a white cap. "Welmate," "5% Lidocaine," the Welmate logo and UPC code 373581105045 or 373581000012 are printed on the label. The lot numbers and corresponding expiration dates included in the recall are printed on the underside of the jar as follows: Lot Numbers Expiration Dates ELNC2001 05/2022 ELNC2002 05/2022 EL5C2001 11/2022 EL5C2002 11/2022 EL5C2101 11/2022 EL5C2102 11/2022
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 stop using the recalled cream, store it in a safe location out of reach of children and contact YYBA for instructions on how to dispose of the product to receive a full refund. YYBA is directly notifying all known consumers who purchased the recalled product on eBay, Walmart and wellspringmeds.com. Amazon is directly notifying all customers who purchased the recalled product on Amazon.com.
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 10, 2026