Serious Facial Injury from Explosion of Aerosol Can Prompts Sherwin-Williams Recall; Firm Warns Consumers Not to Handle Hi-Heat™ Coating Cans
CPSC recall 07259 · announced August 3, 2007 · The Sherwin-williams Co · 3,000 units affected
The product
The recall involves Thermo-Tec Hi-Heat aerosol coating used to color and protect Thermo-Tec automotive exhaust wrap. The part number (#12002) is printed above the UPC, and the date code (#B1815) is written on the bottom of the can. The 11-ounce aerosol can is mostly blue with orange and yellow flames and has an aluminum-colored cap. The can states "HI-HEAT COATING 2000°F" in large white letters on the front of the can.
The hazard
The aerosol cans can over-pressurize and explode, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should not handle the cans and contact Sherwin-Williams immediately. A representative will be dispatched within 48 hours to safely collect the recalled cans. Consumers will be sent a $15.00 check for each recalled can that is collected.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Sherwin-Williams has received one report of a consumer who suffered serious facial injuries, including a broken jaw, broken teeth and nose, split lip, and a shattered eye socket, when a can exploded.
Sold at: Automotive supply stores, repair shops, and parts suppliers nationwide from August 2005 through June 2007 for about $20.
Consumer contact: For additional information, call Sherwin-Williams at (888) 304-3769 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sherwin-williams.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.