A recall has been announced on Apr. 13 for a nail polish remover product after hazardous substances methylene chloride and chloroform were found in the affected batches. The recall affects about 4,000 units of MOROVAN gel nail polish remover, which was sold on Amazon.com between August 2025 and January 2026.
The recall is important because both methylene chloride and chloroform are strictly prohibited in cosmetic formulations due to their potential health risks. Methylene chloride, in particular, is banned from cosmetics at any level under Food and Drug Administration regulations because it has been shown to cause cancer in animals and is likely harmful to human health.
Consumers who purchased the recalled product are advised to stop using it immediately. They should mark the bottle and its outer packaging with the word “Recalled” prominently before disposing of it safely with regular household waste according to local disposal rules. Customers are asked to take a photograph showing the labeled discarded product and submit it via email for verification at customer-service@morovan.com.
No injuries or incidents have been reported related to this recall. The recalled product comes in a square turquoise bottle with a white cap, packaged in a matching green box, manufactured by HONGKONG YIIXIN TRADING LIMITED, Nails Studio of China. It was produced on Feb. 7, 2024, with an expiration date set for Feb. 7, 2027.
This recall highlights ongoing concerns over ingredient safety within cosmetic products and underscores regulatory efforts aimed at protecting consumers from exposure to hazardous chemicals.
