Unilever Dry Shampoo Recall: Dove, TRESemmé, Suave Refunds

Updated June 12, 2026

If you bought a Dove, TRESemmé, Suave, Nexxus, or Bed Head aerosol dry shampoo made before October 2021, you can claim a refund or voucher — one product needs no receipt.

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By Steve Levine

Editor-in-Chief

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.

Remedy Refund check or replacement voucher Claim online through Unilever's official recall site — payout varies by product and number of products claimed

Recall Date 2022 (voluntary recall) Covers aerosol dry shampoos produced before October 2021

Products Affected Dove, TRESemmé, Suave, Nexxus, Bed Head, TIGI (Rockaholic) Aerosol dry shampoo cans — check the UPC and lot code on the back or bottom of the can

Hazard Benzene contamination Benzene is a known carcinogen linked to leukemia and bone marrow failure, per the American Cancer Society

Documentation Required No One product can be claimed with just the UPC or lot code from the can — proof of purchase is needed only to claim more than one product

How Do I Qualify?

If you purchased any of the following Unilever products, you can request a refund or voucher coupon replacement through Unilever's official recall website. 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
• 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

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 that lists all the UPC codes for dry shampoos 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 through Unilever's official recall website. 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.

How Do I File a Claim?

Anyone who purchased a product that was from a recalled UPC and lot number can apply online on the official recall administration website that Unilever US has set up, and receive either a coupon to replace their dry shampoo, or a check reimbursement mailed to them. To file a claim, go to the UnileverRecall.com website and click the 'Get Started' button to go through the steps of checking if you qualify for the recall cash or coupon reward. You will be asked to gather some information on UPC and LOT numbers for products, which you can find here.

Qualifying products that are part of the recall are dry shampoo products that were manufactured before October 2021 and under the brand names of Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI (Rockaholic and Bed Head), and TRESemmé.

Any serious or adverse events with the use of these products should be reported to the FDA through its MedWatch program. You can download the MedWatch reporting form here, or submit an FDA report online.

Sources

• Unilever — Official Dry Shampoo Recall Website (UnileverRecall.com)
• Unilever / FDA — Complete List of Recalled Dry Shampoo UPC and Lot Codes (PDF)
• FDA — MedWatch Safety Reporting Forms

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Remedy Refund check or replacement voucher

Recalling Company Unilever United States

Agency FDA

Recall Date 2022 (voluntary recall)

Official Recall Notice UnileverRecall.com

Unilever Dry Shampoo Recall — Dove, TRESemmé, Suave, Nexxus, Bed Head: How to Get a Refund or Voucher

What's This Recall About?