TCP HOT Acquisition LLC dba HRB Brands Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Sure and Brut Aerosol Sprays Due to the Presence of Benzene

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

Summary

• Company Announcement Date: February 16, 2022
• FDA Publish Date: February 16, 2022
• Product Type: Cosmetics; Drugs ; Deodorant
• Reason for Announcement: Presence of benzene
• Company Name: TCP HOT Acquisition LLC dba HRB Brands
• Brand Name: Sure, Brut
• Product Description: Aerosol deodorant and antiperspirant sprays

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Company Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 16, 2022 – Westport, Connecticut, TCP HOT Acquisition LLC dba HRB Brands is voluntarily recalling all lot numbers with expiration dates on or before August 2023 of the Sure and Brut Aerosol Sprays listed in the table below to the consumer level due to the presence of benzene. While benzene is not an ingredient in any of the recalled products, our review showed that unexpected levels of benzene came from the propellant that sprays the product out of the can. These products were owned and distributed by Helen of Troy Limited prior to June 7, 2021.

Brand	Product Description	UPC	Expiration Date
Brut	Classic Antiperspirant Aerosol, 4oz	00827755070085	On or Before August 2023
Brut	Classic Antiperspirant Aerosol, 6oz	00827755070108
Brut	Classic Deodorant Aerosol, 154g	00827755070177
Brut	Classic Deodorant Aerosol, 10oz	00827755070047
Sure	Regular Antiperspirant Aerosol, 6oz	00883484002025
Sure	Unscented Antiperspirant Aerosol, 6oz	00883484002278

For additional product images and refund requests, please see www.brutsurerecall2022.com.

Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin and it can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life-threatening. Benzene is prevalent in the environment. Humans around the world have daily exposures to it indoors and outdoors from multiple sources. To date, no reports of adverse events related to this recall have been reported. This voluntary recall is being conducted out of an abundance of caution.

The voluntarily recalled products are packaged in aerosol cans and are used as deodorants to prevent or mask body odor or antiperspirants to reduce sweating. The products were distributed nationally in the United States, except for Brut Aerosol Deodorant, 154g, which was distributed in Canada. Consumers should stop using the recalled products if the expiration date is on or before August 2023 and dispose of them appropriately.

Retailers of these products are also being notified by recall letter and are arranging for return of all recalled products. Distributors and retailers that have recalled product should stop distribution of those products.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact TCP HOT Acquisition LLC by calling 1-866-615-0976 Monday to Friday from 8:30am–5pm (PT). Consumers may also access www.brutsurerecall2022.com to request a product refund and for additional information. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using these recalled products.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

• Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
• Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Company Contact Information

• Consumers: TCP HOT Acquisition LLC; 1-866-615-0976

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