Sherwin-Williams Recalls Dupli-Color Automotive Paint Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 12258 · Aug 28, 2012 · Sherwin-Williams
2,700
units affected
2,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12258
- Date
- Aug 28, 2012
- Company
- Sherwin-Williams
- Units affected
- 2,700
- Product
- Dupli-Color® Perfect Match™ Automotive Paint
- Product type
- Paints or Varnishes or Shellacs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Dupli-Color Perfect Match™ automotive paint in green metallic. The liquid paint was sold in an 8-ounce spray paint can. Batch code "HL2031LN" is printed on the bottom of the can, along with UPC code 026916715036.
What can happen
The aerosol paint canister can leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers if the paint can is stored near a source of ignition.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Sherwin-Williams for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Advance Auto, Autozone, Discount Auto Parts, General Automotive Supply, NAPA, Pep Boys and other retail stores between July 2011 and June 2012 for about $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dupli-color® perfect match™ automotive paint?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Sherwin-Williams for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The aerosol paint canister can leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers if the paint can is stored near a source of ignition.
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.