Safety regulator, Tile Perfect Inc. Announce Recall of Stand'n Seal Grout Sealer Due to Respiratory Problems
Recall 05253 · Aug 31, 2005 · Tile Perfect, a division
300,000
units affected
300,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05253
- Date
- Aug 31, 2005
- Company
- Tile Perfect, a division
- Units affected
- 300,000
- Product
- Stand'n Seal Spray-On Grout Sealer sold in 2005
- Product type
- Sealers
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The product is marketed under the brand name of Tile Perfect™ Stand'n Seal "Spray-On" Grout Sealer. The date/lot codes are printed on the bottom of the can. All cans with date/lot codes starting with the following six digits are included in the recall: A20985; A30985; A10995; A20995; A30995; A11015; A21015; A31015; A11025; A21445; A31445; A11455; A21455; A31455; A11465; A21465. Units with other date/lot codes have been reformulated and are not subject to this recall.
What can happen
The product's odor is not chemically pungent enough to force consumers to minimize their exposure to the fumes. Consumers overexposed to these fumes can experience respiratory-related illness.
The fix
Consumers should not use the aerosol product and return it to the Home Depot for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been 88 reports from consumers who have had adverse reactions after using the aerosol product, including 28 confirmed reports of overexposure resulting in respiratory symptoms for which medical attention was sought for coughing, irritation, difficulty breathing, dizziness and disorientation. Thirteen individuals required medical treatment including overnight hospitalization.
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Home Depot Stores from April 2005 through June 2005 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stand'n seal spray-on grout sealer sold in 2005?
Consumers should not use the aerosol product and return it to the Home Depot for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The product's odor is not chemically pungent enough to force consumers to minimize their exposure to the fumes. Consumers overexposed to these fumes can experience respiratory-related illness.
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.