September 4th, 2010

Remember the rumored Pampers diaper recall? Back several months ago, there was a viral internet campaign for Pampers to recall their Drymax product.  The company stood by their product, and it appears as if it paid off.  The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a new report that says that there is no link between Pampers Drymax and a slew of diaper rashes that individuals claimed were caused by the diapers.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission further went on to say in a statement “Most babies exhibit diaper rash at least once in their lifetime. If parents or caregivers believe that their child is suffering from a rash that they believe to be related to a diaper, CPSC staff suggests that they discontinue use of the diaper and contact their pediatrician.”

The call for a recall was just another example of how social media is changing the landscape of how businesses work.  You see, over 11,000 people joined a Facebook fan page calling Procter & Gamble, the makers of Pampers Dry Max to bring back the “old” Pampers Swaddlers/Cruisers.

The company recently “improved” the products, yet consumers want them to bring back the old version of the diapers.

Still yet, it’s hard to imagine that the US Consumer Product Safety Commission would overlook a link between rashes on babies and the components of a diaper.  The statement by the entity should satisfy mothers and fathers everywhere that no diaper recall is warranted.

Has your child been impacted by Swaddlers or Cruisers Dry Max?