Claire-Sprayway Recalls Fabric Protector Due to Respiratory Hazard
Recall 11017 · Oct 21, 2010 · Claire-Sprayway
73,500
units affected
73,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11017
- Date
- Oct 21, 2010
- Company
- Claire-Sprayway
- Units affected
- 73,500
- Product
- Fabric Protector
- Product type
- Fabric Treatment Products
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
The recall involves fabric protector which is an aerosol coating used to protect fabric. The fabric protector was sold under the following brand names: Sprayway® No. 980 Industrial Fabric Protector; 3D Fabric Protector; Auto Brite Fabric Protector Guardatela; Auto Magic® Fabric Protector No. 91-S; Crystal Aire Products #680 Fabric Protector; Falcon Labs® Spotless Fabric Protector; Quiltprotect™ Spray; Robbie's™ Fabric Shield; Showcar Fabric Protector and Simoniz® System 5 Stain Sentry Fabric Protector. The can size is 13.5 oz., and the product code is located on the bottom of the can.
What can happen
Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Claire-Sprayway to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 36 incidents of overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist, 34 of which involved coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath. One incident resulted in a serious respiratory injury.
- Sold at
- Automotive supply, auto detailing, upholstery, textiles, furniture and fabric stores nationwide from January 2005 through August 2010 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fabric protector?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Claire-Sprayway to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers.
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.