Updated
July 25, 2026
Procter & Gamble recalled aerosol dry shampoo and conditioner sprays over benzene, and the related class action's claim window has since closed.
Procter & Gamble Aerosol Products Class Action
The P&G recall closed December 3, 2022. Procter & Gamble also settled an $8,000,000 class action concerning specific aerosol products. That settlement is closed to new claims; its deadline was January 26, 2023. The products affected include:• Aerosol antiperspirant
• Deodorant
• Body Spray
• Dry Shampoo
• Dry Conditioner
• Other products
The list of Procter & Gamble brands that include some of these spray can products are:
• Secret
• Old Spice
• Pantene
• Aussie
• Herbal Essences
• Hair Food
• Waterl<ss
The P&G shampoo, conditioner, and body-spray settlement is closed to new claims. Its deadline was January 26, 2023. Historical settlement information remains available here.
Status
Claims Closed
Recall closed Dec 3, 2022 · related settlement deadline has passed
Claim Deadline
January 26, 2023 (Passed)
Estimated Payout
$10.50
Up to 5 units without proof of purchase
Proof Required
No
What's The Procter & Gamble Shampoo/Conditioner Recall About?
In 2019, The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) issued a voluntary product recall to the consumer level of aerosol dry conditioner spray products and aerosol dry shampoo spray products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, and Waterl<ss produced in the United States, in addition to previously discontinued aerosol dry shampoo products from Old Spice and Hair Food, due to the presence of benzene detected in some products.In November 2022, the recall progressed to a class action settlement. Historical settlement details are available here; the claim deadline has passed.
Who Qualified for Payment?
Purchasers of listed aerosol dry shampoo or aerosol dry conditioner spray products could have qualified for reimbursement from Procter & Gamble or one of its brands, including Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, Hair Food, Old Spice, or Waterl<ss. The list of affected products remains available on Procter & Gamble's website:Check the official list of recalled products here.
What Benefits Were Available?
Class members could claim up to five units without proof of purchase. Claims for more than five units could require proof of purchase.How Do I File for Reimbursement and Get Paid?
The Procter & Gamble shampoo and conditioner recall is closed to claims. Historical information about the class action for the same matter is available here. The affected products' home sites are below for reference:Pantene.com
Aussie.com
HerbalEssences.com
HairFood.com
OldSpice.com
WaterLessHairCare.com
If you have further questions, you can also seek more information via the official Procter & Gamble recall pages linked above.
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Status
Closed to New Claims
Claim Deadline
January 26, 2023
Passed
Settlement Amount
$8 Million
Estimated Benefit
Up to $10.50
Proof Required
No
For up to five units
