Safety regulator, The Penray Companies Inc. Announce Recall of Starting Fluid
Recall 00165 · Aug 17, 2000 · The Penray Companies Inc.
113,000
units affected
113,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00165
- Date
- Aug 17, 2000
- Company
- The Penray Companies Inc.
- Units affected
- 113,000
- Product
- Penray, Super-X, and Service Pro cans of starting fluid
- Product type
- Automotive Products
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled starting fluid was sold under the Penray, Super-X and Service Pro brand names in 10.1 ounce cans. The recalled cans have a number printed on the dome of the can ranging from 9305 through 9365. For consumers who purchased the starting fluid by the case, the production date is written on the side of the case. The cans are mostly black with white and red writing and black plastic caps.
What can happen
The starting fluid is extremely flammable and the leaking fluid poses a fire hazard. Direct contact with the product also can irritate the consumer's eyes and skin.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled starting fluid immediately. Place it in a well-ventilated area away from sparks or flames. Consumers should call Penray for information on how to dispose of these cans, and how to get a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Penray has received three reports of cans of the starting fluid leaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Automobile repair and rebuild shops sold the starting fluid nationwide, from November 1999 through August 2000, for $2 to $3.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled penray, super-x, and service pro cans of starting fluid?
Consumers should stop using the recalled starting fluid immediately. Place it in a well-ventilated area away from sparks or flames. Consumers should call Penray for information on how to dispose of these cans, and how to get a refund.
What is the hazard?
The starting fluid is extremely flammable and the leaking fluid poses a fire hazard. Direct contact with the product also can irritate the consumer's eyes and skin.
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.