Unilever Dry Shampoos Recalled - Dove, Tresemme, Suave

Photo Credit: Unsplash | Updated: November 30, 2023

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:

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.

How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?

Find all the latest Class Action Settlements you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:

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. In order to file a claim follow the link below or here to the UniLeverRecall.com website and click on the 'Get Started' button on Unilever's website in order to go through 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.

For any serious or adverse events with the use of this product should be submitted in a report. You can either submit it via the FDA's MedWatch Program using their form, or user Mail or call 1- 800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form. You can download the report here to mail it.