How to Claim a Child Cough Syrup Recall

If you've purchased a child's cough syrup and found that the product was recalled, you're probably wondering how you can claim a recall for that product. Recalls are certainly unexpected, but it's important to know what to do when it does occur. Unfortunately, getting information on a recall claim can be difficult and buyers often have to spend a lot of time searching online to find out how to initiate the process.

At DoNotPay, we make it easy for buyers to claim a recall for products they've used. We're going to show you what steps you can take to claim a and how DoNotPay's Product Recall product can simplify the process.

How Do I Make a Recall Claim for Child Cough Syrup?

If you're preparing to make a recall claim for child cough syrup, it's important to know that you have rights. When a company sells a product, they are essentially asserting that the product is safe for their consumers to use and any specific warnings have already been outlined. But just as with any product, the manufacturing process isn't perfect, and is, therefore, subject to errors that result in a recall.

When a product has been recalled, those items are pulled from the shelves and those who have purchased the products are provided with some sort of remedy. With that said, you can make a claim for a product recall using a variety of methods.

Recall Resources

The following are some of the resources where you can check for information about a recall:

Recalls.gov	This site is an online resource that allows consumers to research product recalls. Recalls.gov is handled by six federal agencies with different jurisdictions to collectively bring awareness to unsafe, hazardous, or defective products.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission	The CPSC is dedicated to reporting unsafe and hazardous products to the public.
The Manufacturer's Website	Depending on the company, you may be able to make a claim for a child's cough syrup on their website.

Who Is Eligible for a Recall Claim?

Anyone with a defective or hazardous product is eligible for a recall claim.
Anyone who finds their product on a recall list can make a claim.

What Happened With the Child's Cough Syrup Recall?

There have been many reports over the years of . One of the most recent recalls includes Robitussin Honey Cough (lot 02177) and Robitussin Chest Congestion (lot 02178), both expiring in January 2022. Children 's Dimetapp Cold and Cough (lots CL8292), which expired in September 2021, was also recalled. These defective batches were distributed between February 5 and June 3rd of 2020.

These cough syrups were missing the 5mL and 10mL markings. These products were recalled as the error could have potentially led to children having the wrong dosage.

Do I Immediately Get a Recall if I Report My Product?

The first thing that many consumers want to know when they make a claim for a product is whether they'll immediately get a recall. While you want to get rightful compensation for a faulty or hazardous product, it's important to note that this will depend on how much evidence you present. Here is some evidence that you should include when making a claim.

You will need to prove that you were using the product as intended. The manufacturer will want to know that you were not responsible for the product's defect and that your particular product is part of the recall.
You should be able to show how the product is defective. Include pictures of a video clearly showing how the product is defective or hazardous.
Your correct information is included in the claim to be compensated.

Making a recall claim can be difficult, depending on the product and manufacturer. Manufacturers don't always voluntarily provide the necessary information about a product recall themselves, forcing consumers to do their own research. In addition to this, filling out a proper recall claim and providing all requested information isn't always the easiest process. The good news is that DoNotPay offers a simpler solution for consumers to make a claim.

Make a Recall Claim Quickly With DoNotPay

If you need to make a recall claim for a child's cough syrup, use DoNotPay to get it done as quickly and easily as possible. You don't need to search online trying to find out how you can make a claim for a defective or hazardous product. With our product, all you need to do is tell us about the product, provide us with receipts/evidence, and we'll contact the company on your behalf.

How the product works:

Tell us about your purchase, including the product name, brand, store you purchased the item from, price, and date of purchase. If you purchased the item online, enter your transaction details and payment method as well.
Tell us how you found out about the recall.
Choose whether you want a refund, repair, or replacement.
Upload photographic evidence of your purchase and the product if you still have it.
Choose whether you have the capacity to return the item or not.

And that's it! DoNotPay will send your recall request to the manufacturing company on your behalf, asking for a refund, repair, or replacement. You should hear back from the company directly with confirmation and how the refund/replacement will be issued, or the next steps in getting the item repaired.

Getting compensated for a recalled product should always be a simple process. Unfortunately, that's not always the case, depending on the manufacturer. DoNotPay can also help you solve other problems such as:

Here at DoNotPay, we simplify the process so that you can find the resolution you deserve. Are you ready to get started? to start your claims process.