Tucked into bathroom cabinets across the country are bottles that promise thicker hair, and a federal recall says some of them are not safe around kids. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on October 29, 2026 that RootStim minoxidil hair regrowth treatments sold on Amazon are being recalled.
The reason is the packaging. According to the CPSC, the bottles are not child-resistant, even though the law requires minoxidil products to come in packaging that small children cannot easily open.
About 11,000 Bottles Sold On Amazon Between $20 And $40 Are Part Of The Recall
The CPSC says about 11,000 units are included. They were sold on Amazon.com from August 2025 through February 2026 for between $20 and $40, and the retailer is RootStim LLC of New York, New York. The products were manufactured in China.
Three versions are covered, so check the boxes carefully. Each one is a 5% minoxidil treatment, and the UPC is printed on a label on the bottom of the box.
- RootStim 5% Minoxidil Foam Hair Regrowth Treatment with Rosemary and Biotin, 6 fl. oz., a blue and white package with an orange accent band holding three 2 fl. oz. pump-foam bottles, UPC 810169130594.
- RootStim Minoxidil Hair Regrowth Treatment 5% Minoxidil Rosemary & Biotin, 2 fl. oz., a magenta box with a spray-pump bottle, UPC 810169301005.
- RootStim Minoxidil Hair Regrowth Treatment 5% Minoxidil with Rosemary, 4 fl. oz., a blue and white package holding two 2 fl. oz. amber glass bottles with black spray-pump caps, UPC 810169301012.
If any of those descriptions sound like something sitting next to your toothpaste, keep reading.
Federal Officials Say Small Children Could Open These Bottles And Swallow What Is Inside
The notice says the bottles violate the mandatory standard under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, which requires minoxidil to be sold in child-resistant packaging. Without it, the CPSC warns, there is a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents are ingested by young children.
That is strong language from a federal agency, and it is worth taking at face value. A bottle with a pump or spray cap that a toddler can pry off is exactly what the child-resistant rule is meant to prevent.
The agency reports no incidents or injuries so far. That means the recall is a warning shot, not a response to a tragedy, and it gives families a window to deal with the bottles first.
The Fix Is A Replacement, And The Instructions Come With Some Homework
The remedy is a replacement. The CPSC tells owners to immediately secure the product out of sight and reach of children, then contact RootStim for instructions on getting a replacement.
Owners are also told to write “RECALLED” on the bottle and discard it. After that, they email a photo of the discarded bottle to [email protected].
RootStim can be reached by phone at 202-743-1714, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. The company also has a recall page at rootstim.com, where there is a “Recall” link at the top.
Checking Your Amazon History Takes Two Minutes, And It Is Worth Doing Today
Open your Amazon account and search your order history for “RootStim” or “minoxidil.” The recall covers purchases from August 2025 through February 2026, so you only need to scroll back about a year.
Do not forget gifts. Hair products make popular presents for husbands, dads and brothers, and the bottle may be sitting in a guest bathroom or a drawer in a home you rarely visit.
Until you get it sorted, move the bottle somewhere high and out of sight. A closed cabinet is not enough when a child can climb, so think about a shelf or a locked box.
Every Medicine And Grooming Product Deserves The Same Hard Look
The lesson reaches well beyond hair regrowth. Many of us store medications, supplements and grooming products wherever it is convenient, and grandchildren are experts at finding what is not supposed to be found.
Poison control specialists generally advise keeping all medicines and similar products in their original containers and out of children’s reach, and keeping the national Poison Help line number handy. That line is 1-800-222-1222, and it is a good number to stick on the refrigerator before you ever need it.
If you find something wrong with a consumer product, you can report it to the CPSC through SaferProducts.gov. Reports like yours are how the agency spots patterns.
It also helps to think about where the bottle actually lives. Bathroom counters, purse pockets and bedside tables are all places a curious toddler can reach in seconds, and visiting grandchildren go straight for whatever sits at their eye level.
If you are the grandparent, treat your own home the way a parent would treat theirs. Set aside one high shelf for everything with a warning label on it, and make it a habit that guests’ bags and purses go up there too.
And if a child does get into any product, do not wait for symptoms. Call the Poison Help line right away at 1-800-222-1222 and follow what they tell you.
For now, the plan is short. Check for RootStim minoxidil bottles bought on Amazon, secure them out of reach, and follow the replacement steps in the notice. A few minutes spent today beats a scare later.
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