Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray 6 mL Bottles
Recalled by Bayer HealthCare LLC, of Whippany, New Jersey
Consumer product recall
A choking hazard means the product can release small parts that a young child could put in their mouth and swallow. Because choking can be very serious for small children, these products are recalled quickly, and caregivers are urged to keep the item away from children.
Bayer HealthCare LLC, of Whippany, New Jersey has recalled Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray 6 mL Bottles, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was announced on April 30, 2026. It involves a choking hazard.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the CPSC record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray 6 mL Bottles, with approximately About 786,100 affected. The company behind the recall is Bayer HealthCare LLC, of Whippany, New Jersey.
From the official recall notice: “This recall involves unexpired Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray 6 mL bottles, with Lot numbers 230361, 240822, 241198, 250066, 250152, 250646, and 250831. These travel size bottles have "Afrin® Original Nasal Spray" and "1/5 FL OZ (6 mL)" printed on a label located on the front of the bottle. It is a six-digit number, followed by the expiration date in following format: "YYYYMMM". No other sizes of Afrin are…”
Why was Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray 6 mL Bottles recalled?
According to the CPSC, the hazard is described as follows: “The 6 mL nasal sprays contain an imidazoline, which must be in child-resistant packaging or meet the labeling requirements for non-complying packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The 6 mL nasal spray's packaging is not child-resistant nor bears the required labeling stateme….” In plain terms, this recall relates to a choking hazard.
A choking hazard means the product can release small parts that a young child could put in their mouth and swallow. Because choking can be very serious for small children, these products are recalled quickly, and caregivers are urged to keep the item away from children.
Reported injuries at the time of the recall notice: None reported
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray 6 mL Bottles, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.
The official recall notice states: “Consumers should immediately secure the recalled bottles out of sight and reach of children and go to the webform posted on www.livewell.bayer.com/afrin-original-spray-recall to begin a request for a refund. Consumers will be asked to take and submit a photo of the product before disposing of it in order to receive a refund.”
About this recall
This recall applies to products sold in the United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public CPSC data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the CPSC or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters to anyone who bought Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray 6 mL Bottles. Even if you feel fine, it's worth checking what you have on hand rather than assuming you were missed.
What choking hazard actually means
A choking hazard means the product can release small parts that a young child could put in their mouth and swallow. Because choking can be very serious for small children, these products are recalled quickly, and caregivers are urged to keep the item away from children.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray 6 mL Bottles from Bayer HealthCare LLC, of Whippany, New Jersey — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On most consumer products, the model and serial number appear on a rating label — usually on the underside, the back panel, inside a battery compartment, or on a sewn-in tag for textiles and children's products. Check the original box if you still have it.
Compare what you find against the product details listed above. If the codes don't match, your item isn't part of this recall.
What to do if you already bought it
Stop using the product now and keep it away from children and pets until it's dealt with.
Follow the remedy in the official notice — typically a free repair kit, replacement, or refund from Bayer HealthCare LLC, of Whippany, New Jersey. You usually do not need a receipt.
Don't resell or donate a recalled product, and don't assume a second-hand version is safe — recalled items circulate for years on resale sites.
Full recall details
- Date reported
- April 30, 2026
- Recall started
- April 30, 2026
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray 6 mL Bottles recalled?+
According to the CPSC: The 6 mL nasal sprays contain an imidazoline, which must be in child-resistant packaging or meet…
How serious is this recall?+
Consumer product recall. A choking hazard means the product can release small parts that a young child could put in their mouth and swallow. Because choking can be very serious for small children, these products are recalled quickly, and caregivers are urged to keep the item away from children.
What should I do if I have Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray 6 mL Bottles?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data for this recall.
Recall number: CPSC-10752. Information last synced from the FDA on August 20, 2026.