FDA warns of dangerous electric toothbrushes

Reported injuries include chipped teeth, cut gums

DETROIT – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a consumer safety update Thursday regarding a brand of battery-powered toothbrushes linked to facial injuries.

Some people have reported parts of the toothbrushes breaking off during use, sending them shooting into the mouth at high speeds, resulting in broken teeth, cuts to the mouth and gums, and other injuries to the face and eyes.

The broken-off pieces can also be a choking hazard.

The FDA report says the potential for injury exists with the following models:

  • Spinbrush ProClean
  • Spinbrush ProClean Recharge
  • Spinbrush Pro Whitening
  • Spinbrush SONIC
  • Spinbrush SONIC Recharge
  • Spinbrush Swirl
  • Spinbrush Classic Clean
  • Spinbrush for Kids

In the new safety alert, the FDA advises parents, caregivers and consumers to inspect the Spinbrush before use, to check for loose or damaged bristles and to make sure the brush head is tightly connected to the handle.

For more information on the FDA warning, click here.