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Cabot Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener With Spray Pump Due To Irritation and Burn Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The spray pump used for both products can lose its seal, causing the product to leak. Chemicals in these products can cause burning or other serious injuries if the product comes into contact with skin or eyes or is ingested.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Serious injuries are a stated risk.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the products and return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers should also not attempt to reuse empty containers.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Cabot toll-free at (877) 755-3336 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. 7 days a week, or log on to www.cabotstain.com
The product
Both products come in 1.3 gallon white handle tanks with black pump assembly and sprayer hose. The front has a yellow Cabot label with the product name. The back panel label contains instructions for use and product information and UPC codes 080351810503 on the Wood Cleaner bottles and 080351810497 on the Wood Brightener bottles.
Details
- Units affected
- About 17,500 units of the Wood Cleaner and 10,900 units of the Wood Brightener.
- Recall date
- September 27, 2012
- Brand
- Cabot Stains, a division of Valspar Corp., of Newburyport, Mass.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Three incidents of leaks have been reported. No injuries have been reported.
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The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Cabot Recalls Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener With Spray Pump Due To Irritation and Burn Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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