RootStim Recalls 11,000 Minoxidil Hair Regrowth Bottles

The recall addresses packaging that fails to meet federal safety requirements for child-resistant protection.

Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Consumer Goods

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled approximately 11,000 bottles of RootStim minoxidil hair regrowth treatments. The product, sold on Amazon.com, lacks mandated child-resistant packaging and poses a risk of child poisoning.

Why it matters

Federal law requires products containing minoxidil to have specific safety packaging to prevent accidental ingestion. This recall aims to mitigate the risk of serious injury or death from poisoning among children.

The recall involves 2-ounce bottles containing a 5% minoxidil concentration, which typically retail for between $20 and $40. There have been no reported injuries or incidents linked to the affected products.

The players

Consumer Product Safety Commission

This is an independent federal regulatory agency tasked with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of consumer products.

RootStim LLC

This New York-based company manufactures and distributes personal care products, including the recalled hair regrowth treatments.

The details

RootStim LLC, based in New York, manufactured these treatments in China. To obtain a replacement, customers must mark the bottle as recalled, dispose of it, and email a photograph of the discarded item to the company.

Timeline

  1. The affected products were sold on Amazon.com from August 2025 through February 2026.

Market Landscape

This recall reflects a broader regulatory crackdown on consumer goods sold through third-party online marketplaces that fail to adhere to established safety standards. It forces companies to align their global supply chains with strict domestic child-safety requirements.

Customers who purchased these treatments on Amazon should immediately secure or dispose of the product to prevent accidental ingestion by children. You can contact RootStim LLC to secure a replacement by providing proof of disposal.

The takeaway

Parents should check their medicine cabinets for any hair growth products that lack modern, child-resistant safety caps. If you own a product from this specific recall, follow the manufacturer's disposal instructions immediately to ensure home safety.

Further reading

For more information on product safety and industry standards, visit the Consumer Goods section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Oregon Live.

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