Rust-Oleum Recalls Fluorescent Pink Spray Paint Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 23298 · Sep 28, 2023 · Rust-Oleum
84,000
units affected
84,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23298
- Date
- Sep 28, 2023
- Company
- Rust-Oleum
- Units affected
- 84,000
- Product
- Rust-Oleum Professional Fluorescent Pink Inverted Marking Spray Paint cans
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Rust-Oleum Professional Fluorescent Pink Marking Paint in a 15 oz. metal can. The cans have a fluorescent pink plastic lid that matches the color of the paint. Products sold at Lowe's state "WATER BASED FORMULA" on the can. The lot code for the recalled products is S34052 for units sold at Lowe's and S34054 for units sold through other retailers. The lot code is printed on the bottom of the can. Only these lot codes are included in the recall.
What can happen
The can's spray valve assembly can detach with force, posing an impact injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled spray paint cans, take a photo of the product and the date code on the bottom of the can, wrap the product in a plastic bag, and place it out of reach of children. Consumers should contact Rust-Oleum for a full refund at recall@rustoleum.com. Consumers will be asked to provide the photos of the product and the date code on the bottom of the can, and name and mailing address to receive the refund. Consumers should dispose of the recalled product in accordance with local requirements.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of the spray valve assembly and plastic cap detaching with force, causing paint to splatter. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards, and hardware stores nationwide and online at amazon.com, homedepot.com and Lowes.com from April 2023 through July 2023 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rust-oleum professional fluorescent pink inverted marking spray paint cans?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled spray paint cans, take a photo of the product and the date code on the bottom of the can, wrap the product in a plastic bag, and place it out of reach of children. Consumers should contact Rust-Oleum for a full refund at recall@rustoleum.com. Consumers will be asked.
What is the hazard?
The can's spray valve assembly can detach with force, posing an impact injury hazard.
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.