Diaper Rash to the (Dry) Max

Some consumers aren’t too happy about the Pampers Swaddlers and Cruisers diapers featuring the new Dry Max technology. In fact, a class action complaint was just filed against Procter & Gamble, the manufacturer of Pampers-brand diapers, by firm Keller Rohrback LLP. The complaint alleges that the diapers cause rashes, burns, and other skin ailments.

Procter & Gamble has denied any wrongdoing or flaws with the Dry Max technology. The company says Dry Max was thoroughly researched and tested and does not cause rashes or skin conditions. It further claims Dry Max technology is a breakthrough technology and its most significant diaper innovation in the last 25 years.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is now investigating the diapers. There is widespread concern regarding the Pampers diapers, and there has been a lot of talk in Internet chat forums and other social networking sites about the diapers. In fact, a Facebook group called “Pampers bring back the old Cruisers/Swaddlers” had some 4,500 members in early May.

A judge is expected to rule on whether the lawsuits can have class action status in a few months. For more information, see this article.

This was posted on Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 and is filed in the Legal, Public Safety categories.