Recall 94E002000: Tires

NHTSA recall 94E002000 · announced February 23, 1994 · Stp · 2,800,000 units affected

The problem

WHEN THE PRODUCT IS USED TO INFLATE A TIRE, AND THERE IS SUFFICIENT AIR IN THE TIRE, A HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE GAS/AIR MIXTURE IS CREATED.

The risk

IF THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS/AIR MIXTURE LEAKS FROM THE TIREAND IS EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION, THE TIRE CAN RUPTURE AND CAUSE SERIOUSINJURIES TO PERSONS REPAIRING THE TIRE OR IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA.

What to do

FIRST BRANDS HAS ASKED FOR THE RETURN OF ALL INVENTORY OF THE PRODUCT. PRESS RELEASES HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE PUBLIC AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED FOR THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT. A FULL PURCHASE PRICE REFUND WILL BE PROVIDED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; AEROSOL CANISTERS; FIX FLAT.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AEROSOL TIRE REPAIR PRODUCT.NOTE: PLEASE CONTACT FIRST BRANDS CONSUMER CENTER AT 1-800-277-3766 OR THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.