Nutrilife Recalls Bottles of Hydrogen Peroxide Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
Recall 17209 · Aug 23, 2017 · Nutrilife
11,800
units affected
11,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17209
- Date
- Aug 23, 2017
- Company
- Nutrilife
- Units affected
- 11,800
- Product
- Nutrilife 29% hydrogen peroxide (H202) one-gallon bottles
- Remedy
- Refund, Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Nutrilife Plant Products one-gallon/four-liter bottles of hydrogen peroxide (H202) liquid 29% oxidizer which is used as a source of oxygen for water, a preservative for fresh cut flowers, and to keep unwanted nutrient residuals clear in reservoirs, drippers and dripper lines. The plastic bottles are white with a blue/green label with a handle at the top. The Nutrilife logo, H202, Liquid 29% Oxidizer and "An Oxygen Source for Water" are printed on the front label. Open and closing instructions are printed on the bottle caps with indented lettering.
What can happen
The bottle caps on the 29% hydrogen peroxide one-gallon bottles do not vent properly and can allow pressure to build up in the bottle and cause it to expand and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bottles of hydrogen peroxide, contact Nutrilife for safe handling instructions and to receive a free replacement bottle cap or for instructions on how to destroy the bottles and receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Nutrilife has received one report of a fire resulting in minor property damage.
- Sold at
- Plant food and hydroponic stores nationwide from November 2016 through July 2017 for about $33.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled nutrilife 29% hydrogen peroxide (h202) one-gallon bottles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bottles of hydrogen peroxide, contact Nutrilife for safe handling instructions and to receive a free replacement bottle cap or for instructions on how to destroy the bottles and receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The bottle caps on the 29% hydrogen peroxide one-gallon bottles do not vent properly and can allow pressure to build up in the bottle and cause it to expand and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards.
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.