Cabot Recalls Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener With Spray Pump Due To Irritation and Burn Hazard
Recall 12283 · Sep 27, 2012 · Cabot
17,500
units affected
17,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12283
- Date
- Sep 27, 2012
- Company
- Cabot
- Units affected
- 17,500
- Product
- Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener in container with spray pump.
- Product type
- Paints or Varnishes or Shellacs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
Both products come in 1.3 gallon white handle tanks with black pump assembly and sprayer hose. The front has a yellow Cabot label with the product name. The back panel label contains instructions for use and product information and UPC codes 080351810503 on the Wood Cleaner bottles and 080351810497 on the Wood Brightener bottles.
What can happen
The spray pump used for both products can lose its seal, causing the product to leak. Chemicals in these products can cause burning or other serious injuries if the product comes into contact with skin or eyes or is ingested.
The fix
Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the products and return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers should also not attempt to reuse empty containers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Three incidents of leaks have been reported. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Farm & Fleet, Lowes Home Improvement Stores, United Hardware, and other hardware stores nationwide from March 2011 until June 2012 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wood cleaner and wood brightener in container with spray pump.?
Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the products and return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers should also not attempt to reuse empty containers.
What is the hazard?
The spray pump used for both products can lose its seal, causing the product to leak. Chemicals in these products can cause burning or other serious injuries if the product comes into contact with skin or eyes or is ingested.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.