If you bought a travel-size Afrin Original Nasal Spray (6 mL) recently, check your bottle. Bayer has recalled about 786,100 bottles because the packaging may not be child-resistant, creating a potential poisoning risk for young children.
Consumers with affected bottles may be eligible for a refund.
Why This Recall Was Issued
According to the recall notice, the affected 6 mL Afrin Original Nasal Spray bottles contain an imidazoline ingredient that must either:
- Be sold in child-resistant packaging, or
- Include special warning labels required under federal law.
The recalled bottles allegedly did neither. The concern is that if a young child swallows the contents, it could lead to serious injury or illness from poisoning.
No injuries have been reported so far.
Who Is Affected
This recall only applies to:
- Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray
- 6 mL bottles
- Certain lot numbers sold between September 2024 and April 2026
Affected Lot Numbers
- 230361
- 240822
- 241198
- 250066
- 250152
- 250646
- 250831
You can find the lot number printed on the bottle label along with the expiration date.
How Much You Can Get
Eligible consumers can request a refund for recalled bottles. To receive the refund, consumers will need to:
- Take a photo of the product
- Submit the photo through Bayer’s recall webform
- Dispose of the product after submitting the request
The recalled nasal sprays were sold at:
- Convenience stores
- Travel hubs
- Airports
They were also sold nationwide for about $7 to $9.
Your Options
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Request a Refund | Submit the recall refund form and product photo | Not listed |
| Stop Using the Product | Secure the bottle away from children and dispose of it after submitting your request | Immediately |
| Contact Bayer | Call or use the online recall form for help | Ongoing |
How to Take Action (Step-by-Step)
Eligible consumers can request a refund for recalled bottles.
To receive the refund, consumers will need to:
- Take a photo of the product
- Submit the photo through Bayer’s recall webform
- Dispose of the product after submitting the request
Bayer toll free at 800 317-2165, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. through 8 p.m. ET, or online through a recall refund webform available here. The form can also be accessed by clicking the “Safety Recall Info” button located at the top right of the landing page www.afrin.com, which will take the consumer to the recall information page.
If you have one of the recalled Afrin bottles, it’s a good idea to stop using it around children and start the refund process as soon as possible.
