RootStim recalls beard growth serum spray bottles because packaging is not child-resistant
The serum contains minoxidil, which must come in child-resistant packaging, but these bottles are not, so young children who swallow it could be seriously hurt or die from poisoning.
What to do
Right away, put the recalled bottles out of sight and reach of children, then contact RootStim to get a replacement product. You will be asked to discard the original bottle.
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Recall details
- Product
- RootStim Beard Growth Serum, 5% Minoxidil
- Hazard
- The beard growth serum contains minoxidil, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The serum's packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Units
- About 16,900
- Where sold
- Sold at Online at Amazon.com from November 2024 through September 2025 for about $20.
- Remedy
- Replace
- Notice last updated
- January 16, 2026
- Recall date
- January 15, 2026
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
RootStim Recalls Beard Growth Serum Spray Bottles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violate Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging
- Description
- This recall involves RootStim Beard Growth Serums spray bottles. The serums come in black boxes with orange and white lettering and have an orange mustache icon on its front panel. The boxes have "Beard Growth Treatment" and "5% Minoxidil - Biotin & Rice Water" printed on its front, directions and warnings printed on its sides, and "Distributed By RootStim LLC" on the bottom. The bottles are black with black spray cap, transparent top cap, and an orange and black wraparound label bearing the same information as the box.
- Hazard
- The beard growth serum contains minoxidil, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The serum's packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately secure the recalled serum bottles out of sight and reach of children, and contact RootStim for instructions on receiving a replacement product. Consumers will be asked to discard the original bottle. Remedy options: Replace.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Number of units
- About 16,900
- Sold at
- Sold at Online at Amazon.com from November 2024 through September 2025 for about $20.
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