Hair Growth Product Recalled Due to Serious Risks to Children

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for certain hair growth products due to a significant safety risk involving child poisoning. The recall is centered on packaging that fails to meet federal safety standards designed to protect young children from accidental ingestion of medication.

The affected products are the Tuymec Minoxidil Hair Growth Kits. According to the CPSC, these kits contain a 5% minoxidil spray combined with biotin. The recall was announced on April 9, 2026.

Packaging Violations and Safety Risks

The recall was triggered because the bottles used for the serum are not child-resistant. Under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, products containing certain medications, including minoxidil, must be sold in child-resistant packaging to prevent accidental poisoning.

Minoxidil is a medication utilized to treat hair loss, but it can be harmful if ingested. The CPSC stated that the lack of child-resistant caps increases the risk of serious injury or death if a child swallows the liquid contained within the bottles.

Product Identification and Distribution

The recall involves approximately 6,200 units. These kits were sold on Amazon between June and August of 2025 for approximately $24 each. The products were manufactured in China and sold by DrHealBeauty of Japan.

The kits consist of two black spray bottles. The labels on these bottles include the following text:

• Tuymec Minoxidil Hair Growth
• Advanced Formula
• 5% Minoxidil with BIOTIN

As of the recall announcement on April 9, 2026, no injuries have been reported.

Required Actions for Consumers

The CPSC advises anyone in possession of the affected product to immediately store it out of the reach of children.

Consumers are instructed to contact DrHealBeauty to request a free replacement bottle that features a child-resistant cap. Once the replacement is received, users should transfer the serum liquid into the new, compliant container.

DrHealBeauty can be contacted through the following channels:

• Email: drhealbeauty@gmail.com
• Website: drhealbeauty.com (by clicking Recall Details at the top of the page)

Regulatory Context of the Recall

The Poison Prevention Packaging Act is a federal mandate designed to reduce the incidence of accidental poisoning in children by requiring special packaging for hazardous household substances. Because minoxidil is a potent medication, its packaging is subject to these strict safety requirements.

The failure of the Tuymec Minoxidil Hair Growth Kits to adhere to these standards represents a violation of the mandatory standard for child-resistant packaging, necessitating the CPSC’s intervention to remove the risk from households.