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Product recall · CPSCAugust 5, 2020Worth checking
WD-40 Company X-14 Mildew Stain Remover
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Pressure can build up inside the bottle and cause it to fall over and leak, posing a risk of skin irritation.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled X-14 Mildew Stain Remover and contact WD-40 Company for instructions on how to dispose of the product or return it to receive a full refund.
Who to contact: WD-40 Company toll-free at 877-598-5726 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at either www.x14recall.expertinquiry.com or www.x14brand.com and click on Product Recall at the top of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves includes only the 16 and 32 ounce bottles of X-14 Mildew Stain Remover. The recalled bottles have a lot code between 20052 O and 20127 O, which can be found on the back of the bottle. X-14 Mildew Stain Remover is a bathroom cleaning product used to remove mildew and stains from grout, tile, vinyl, and plastic surfaces. X-14 Mildew Stain Remover is printed on the front of the blue plastic spray bottle. Bottle Size Lot Code on Back of Bottle UPC 16 ounce 20052 O - 20063 O 041737260015 32 ounce 20062 O - 20127 O 041737260763
Details
- Units affected
- About 130,000
- Recall date
- August 5, 2020
- Brand
- Spartan Chemical Company Inc., of Maumee, Ohio
- Made or distributed by
- WD-40 Company, of San Diego, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None 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: “WD-40 Company Recalls X-14 Mildew Stain Remover Due to Risk of Skin Irritation”
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