The affected products, which have been available to consumers since November 2025, fail to provide the intended level of protection against mosquitoes. Beyond the efficacy concerns, the repellent pods contain undisclosed stabilizing agents that were not approved by the company and currently lack the required federal regulatory clearances.

SC Johnson has instructed retailers and distributors to immediately halt sales and isolate existing stock. Consumers are advised to verify if their specific units are impacted by visiting the company’s dedicated recovery website. Those holding the recalled items should stop usage and dispose of them according to local hazardous waste regulations, rather than standard trash disposal. The company is offering full refunds to those who purchased the kits or refill pods, identified by SKU 9798100017 and 9798100018. Other items in the STEM product line remain unaffected by this action.