Rust-Oleum Recalls Countertop Coating Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Ban
Recall 18214 · Sep 5, 2018 · Rust-Oleum
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18214
- Date
- Sep 5, 2018
- Company
- Rust-Oleum
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- Rust-Oleum black satin countertop coating
- Remedy
- Refund, Repair, Replacement
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves one-quart (32 fluid ounce) containers of Rust-Oleum black satin countertop coating with product number 263209 and batch code P7612D. The product number and batch code are printed on the bottom of the can. The can is silver and the label on the can is green and white. The label on the can reads "countertop coating," "black satin," "renew laminate surfaces," and "moisture & scratch resistant."
What can happen
The countertop coating contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled countertop coating and contact Rust-Oleum. Consumers who have not used the countertop coating will receive a full refund plus $25 to return the product to Rust-Oleum. Consumers who have applied the recalled countertop coating will receive a repair kit or replacement of the affected surfaces.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Ace Hardware and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Homedepot.com and Walmart.com from June 2017 through February 2018 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rust-oleum black satin countertop coating?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled countertop coating and contact Rust-Oleum. Consumers who have not used the countertop coating will receive a full refund plus $25 to return the product to Rust-Oleum. Consumers who have applied the recalled countertop coating will receive a repair kit or replacement.
What is the hazard?
The countertop coating contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
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.