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Shield Line Recalls MedPride Baby Oil Bottles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violate Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging

Recall Date: June 25, 2026

Recall number: 26-577

Recall Summary

Name of Product: MedPride Baby Oil

Hazard: The baby oil contains low-viscosity hydrocarbons, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The baby oil’s packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or illness from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. Additionally, petroleum distillates can get into the lungs, causing chemical pneumonia and/or pulmonary damage, which can be fatal.

Remedy: Refund

Consumer Contact: Shield Line at 201-624-2332 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recalls@shieldline.com, or online at https://www.shieldline.com/ and click “Recall” for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Shield-Line-Recalls-MedPride-Baby-Oil-Bottles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Child-Poisoning-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Child-Resistant-Packaging

Recall Details

Units: About 8,420

Description: This recall involves MedPride Baby Oil bottles. The baby oil comes in a clear bottle with a pink cap and a white and pink front and back label. The front label bears the “MedPride” logo. The label contains “Baby Oil” in pink lettering, “Helps smooth, soften & moisturize skin”, and “Hypoallergenic” in blue lettering. The back label contains directions, warnings, and manufacturer information in blue lettering.

Remedy: Consumers should secure the baby oil out of sight and reach of children immediately and contact Shield Line for a refund. Consumers will be asked to submit a photo of the recalled product in the trash to receive a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Various discount and medical supply stores primarily in the New York tri-state area, such as 1$ Zone and Yong Tai Discount and online at Amazon.com by HL Medical from November 2025 through March 2026 for about $8.

Distributor(s): Shield Line LLC, of Branchburg, New Jersey

Manufactured In: India

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Author: Marianne Halterman

Marianne is a member of the SafeKids Coalition of the Central Shenandoah Valley.

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