At home, more and more consumers are relying on whitening kits to display a dazzling smile without going to the dental office. Pens, trays, LED lamps are invading online sales platforms, promising whiter teeth in just a few days. Among these products, the Smile Kit dental whitening pen, from the brand
SMILEKITis enjoying real success on Temu.
This cosmetic pen is the subject of a national recall after the discovery of a very high level of hydrogen peroxide in its formula. The sheet published on the official RappelConso website covers all dental whitening pens
SMILEKIT Smile Kit sold by the Betterself store on Temu, packaged in a 2 ml plastic tube. Regular users of this product are directly affected.
Smile Kit teeth whitening pen recall: what you need to know
The SMILEKIT Smile Kit dental whitening pen recall was announced on 08/10/2026 by FRANCE EFFIE COSMECEUTICALS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, the originator of this product in the hygiene-beauty category. This includes whitening pens referenced 20250620, sold online by the Betterself store on Temu throughout France, between 07/12/2025 and 07/02/2026. Each pen comes in the form of a small 2 ml plastic tube, with an expiry date of 06/19/2028.
🔍 Lot identification
Brand : SMILEKIT – Smile Kit tooth whitening pen (ref. 20250620)
Distributors: Betterself store (Temu platform) – online sales, throughout France
End of the procedure: Not specified on RappelConso (reminder published on 08/10/2026)
© rappel.conso.gouv.frWhat are the health risks?
According to the recall sheet, this whitening pen contains 7.6% hydrogen peroxidewhile regulations limit this compound to 0.1% for the general public. At this concentration, the product can cause real chemical burns to the gums and oral mucosa, with intense pain, redness and swelling. Accidental contact with the eyes also poses a risk of serious injury. If discomfort persists, prompt consultation with a dentist, doctor or poison control center is recommended.
What is the procedure for the consumer to follow?
Holders of a tooth whitening pen
SMILEKIT Smile Kit should no longer use it, even if no reaction has yet been observed. It is recommended to destroy it at home, out of reach of children, rather than throwing it away intact. To obtain a full refundthe Betterself store invites you to contact it on 06 44 66 16 48; return of the product is not required. In case of burns or pain after use, rinse with plenty of clean water.