If you keep a box of CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes in the bathroom, move it out of a child's reach now — the packets are not child-resistant, and any CVS store will give you a full refund.
What Is Being Recalled?
Diamond Wipes International, Inc., of Chino, California, has recalled about 75,315 boxes of CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on July 2, 2026. The wipes contain lidocaine, a topical anesthetic, and federal law requires any product with lidocaine at therapeutic levels to be sold in child-resistant packaging. The recalled packets are not child-resistant, which violates the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.The concern is child poisoning: if a young child gets into a packet and swallows or chews on a wipe, the lidocaine can be absorbed into the body and cause serious injury or death. As of the recall announcement, no injuries had been reported. The remedy is a full refund at any CVS store.
Which Product Is Affected?
The recall covers CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes sold in boxes of 20 individually wrapped, flushable packets. The front of each packet and the box shows the CVS Health logo with a yellow heart, along with the words "Rapid Pain Relief" and "Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes." Each wipe contains lidocaine for temporary relief of hemorrhoid discomfort.The wipes were sold at CVS and CVS Pharmacy stores nationwide and online at cvs.com from April 2020 through April 2026 for about $16 per box. If you have a box at home, check the front label for the "Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes" wording and the lidocaine ingredient.
What Should You Do?
First, put the wipes somewhere young children cannot see or reach them. Then return the unopened packets, together with the retail box packaging, to any CVS store for a full refund. There is no online form to fill out and nothing to mail — the refund is handled in the store. If you have questions about the refund, check the official CPSC recall notice linked below or contact CVS through its official website; do not share banking details with anyone who claims you must pay a fee to receive a recall refund.If you think a child may have been exposed to the wipes, contact a medical professional or Poison Control right away.
CVS Medicated Wipes Recall FAQ
What CVS product is being recalled?
CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes, sold in boxes of 20 individually wrapped flushable packets. The packet and box show the CVS Health logo with a yellow heart, plus "Rapid Pain Relief" and "Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes." The wipes contain lidocaine. About 75,315 boxes are covered.
Why were the wipes recalled?
The wipes contain lidocaine, which under federal law must be sold in child-resistant packaging. The recalled packets are not child-resistant, violating the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. If a child swallows or chews on a wipe, the lidocaine can be absorbed and cause serious injury or death. As of the recall, no injuries had been reported.
How do I get a refund?
Store the wipes out of the sight and reach of children, then return the unopened packets along with the retail box to any CVS store for a full refund. You do not need to mail anything or register online.
Do I need a receipt?
The recall notice asks consumers to return the unopened packets together with the retail box to any CVS store for a full refund. The notice does not state that a sales receipt is required, but you do need to bring back the physical product and its box.
Sources
• CPSC Recall Notice — Diamond Wipes International Recalls CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal WipesOpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not affiliated with CVS Health, Diamond Wipes International, or the CPSC.
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