Valspar Recalls Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener Products Due to Chemical Hazard
Recall 17043 · Dec 1, 2016 · Valspar
10,300
units affected
10,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17043
- Date
- Dec 1, 2016
- Company
- Valspar
- Units affected
- 10,300
- Product
- Cabot wood cleaner and wood brightener products
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Cabot-branded wood cleaner and wood brightener products, sold in one gallon (3.78 L) white bottles with a handle that are about 9 inches tall. The bottles have the Cabot logo and the name of the product on the front. Products included in the recall have the following badge alphanumeric identifier printed on the back of bottle: Wood Cleaner Wood Brightener 67MAX20006 67MAX20203 67MAX20007 67MAX20204 67MAX20009 67MAX20206 67MAX20103 67MAX20109 67MAX20105
What can happen
A faulty cap seal can cause the containers to leak contents, posing a chemical hazard to consumers. Inhaling, ingesting or skin contact with the product can cause burning and other injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled products and keep them away from children and immediately contact Valspar for disposal and refund instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- The wood cleaners were sold at Menards in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin in August 2016 for about $10. The wood brighteners were sold at Blain Supply, Do It Best, L&M Fleet Supply, Menards and Orgill in California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cabot wood cleaner and wood brightener products?
Consumers should stop using the recalled products and keep them away from children and immediately contact Valspar for disposal and refund instructions.
What is the hazard?
A faulty cap seal can cause the containers to leak contents, posing a chemical hazard to consumers. Inhaling, ingesting or skin contact with the product can cause burning and other injuries.
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.