Status: Open to Claims

Recall Deadline: Pending

Estimated Payout: Varies

Proof required: No

Method of payment:  Mailed Check / Coupon or Voucher

What's This Recall About?

Unilever is a multinational producer of famous product lines that include Dove, Suave, Tresemme, TIGI - Rockaholic and Bedhead. Unilever has decided to voluntarily recall some of their dry shampoo aerosol cans that were produced prior to October 2021. They have also established a website that seeks to inform people and gather information to send checks or coupons to compensate consumers who may have purchased such products. Based on an independent investigation, an ingredient that was contained in these products is known to potentially cause harm to consumers that use it daily.

The ingredient under evaluation is benzene, which is a known carcinogen, and was also the center of a previous recall and class action settlement with Coppertone aerosol sun sprays. Unilever is paying checks, or issuing recalls for those who claim one product purchase without proof of purchase. If you claim more than one product, you will need to provide evidence of purchase. Benzene is known to be a cancer causing agent that may cause diseases such as Leukemia and bone marrow failure which can result in anemia according to the American Cancer Society.

How Do I Qualify?

If you purchased any of the following Unilever products, you can contact Unilever via their chat service (see information below) to request a refund or voucher coupon replacement. Lot codes and UPC codes can be found on the back, or bottom of the dry shampoos. Here are the affected products that may be part of the recall:

Dove Shampoo Recalled Products:

• Dove Dry Shampoo Volume and Fullness - 1.15 / 5 / 7.3 ounce

• Dove Dry Shampoo Fresh Coconut - 1.15 / 5 / 7.3 ounce

• Dove Dry Shampoo Fresh and Floral - 5 ounce

• Dove Dry Shampoo Ultra Clean - 5 ounce

• Dove Dry Shampoo Invisible - 5 ounce

• Dove Dry Shampoo Detox and Purify - 5 ounce

• Dove Dry Shampoo Clarifying Charcoal - 5 ounce

• Dove Dry Shampoo Go Active - 5 ounce

Nexxus Shampoo Recalled Products:

• Nexxus Dry Shampoo Refreshing Mist - 5 ounce

• Nexxus Inergy Foam Shampoo - 6.7 ounce

Suave Shampoo Recalled Products:

• Suave Dry Shampoo Hair Refresher - 5 ounce

• Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo Refresh and Revive - 7.3 ounce

Tresemme Shampoo Recalled Products:

• Tresemme Dry Shampoo Volumizing - 1.15 / 5 / 7.3 ounce

• Tresemme Dry Shampoo Fresh and Clean - 5 / 7.3 ounce

• Tresemme Pro Pure Dry Shampoo - 5 ounce

Bed Head Shampoo Recalled Products:

• Bed Head Oh Bee Hive Dry Shampoo - 5 ounce

• Bed Head Oh Bee Hive Volumizing Dry Shampoo - 5 ounce

• Bed Head Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo - 2.1 / 6.2 ounce

Rockaholic Shampoo Recalled Products:

• Bed Head Rockaholic Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo - 2.5 ounce

A full list is available on the official Unilever and FDA report here that lists all the UPC codes for dry shampoos that are affected by the 2022 recall: Here is a link to the complete list. If you wish to receive compensation for having one of the listed products you will be asked to enter either the UPC or the LOT number for your affected dry shampoo, be it Nexxus, Suave, Dove, Tresemme, Bed Head, or Rockaholic.

How Much Can I Get?

At this time, the recall value varies depending on the product and amount of products claimed. You can claim up to 1 product without proof of purchase. To receive money, you must submit a request by following the link below to Unilever Recall website, or you can find the recall site here. Previously, a coppertone recall was issued voluntarily for containing benzene that may have been harmful to consumers. The coppertone recall eventually reached a Coppertone class action settlement that paid consumers upwards of $60 each with no proof of purchase required. Stay tuned to OpenClassActions for news of any potential Unilever class action lawsuits around their dry shampoo recall and the basis for the voluntary recall.

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