Safety regulator, Valvoline Announce Recall of Brake Cleaner and Brake Parts Cleaner
Recall 05037 · Nov 4, 2004 · The Valvoline Company, a Division
2,800,000
units affected
2,800,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05037
- Date
- Nov 4, 2004
- Company
- The Valvoline Company, a Division
- Units affected
- 2,800,000
- Product
- Pyroil® Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA® Brake Cleaner
- Product type
- Automotive Products
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves 13-ounce cans of Pyroil® Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA® Non-Chlorinated Brake Cleaner. This product is used by professional mechanics as well as "do-it-yourself" consumers who perform brake repairs on their own vehicles. The recalled cans contain one of the following four digits in their date codes, which are found on the bottom of the cans: Pyroil (Part No. 4003) C014 C024 C184 C194 C304 D024 D034 D214 D224 D264 E104 F074 F084 F094 F104 F234 F244 F284 G134 G144 G194 G294 H034 H194 NAPA (Part No. 4800) C024 C094 C184 C194 C224 C234 C304 C314 D014 D034 D054 E054 E064 E144 E244 E254 F174 F184 G284 H124 H304 H314 I074 I084
What can happen
The affected aerosol cans contain a defective spray valve that might stick when depressed, possibly emptying the can's flammable contents.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled aerosol cans immediately and contact Valvoline for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Valvoline has received nine complaints about sticking spray valves. One consumer was injured when the product sprayed into his eye.
- Sold at
- Auto parts retail stores nationwide from March 2004 through September 2004 for about $2.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pyroil® brake parts cleaner and napa® brake cleaner?
Consumers should stop using the recalled aerosol cans immediately and contact Valvoline for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The affected aerosol cans contain a defective spray valve that might stick when depressed, possibly emptying the can's flammable contents.
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.