Sherwin-Williams Recalls Krylon Glaze and Acrylic Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC recall 12259 · announced August 28, 2012 · Sherwin-williams · 98,400 units affected

The product

This recall involves 12-ounce cans of Krylon ® Triple Thick Glaze and 11-ounce Krylon® Indoor/Outdoor Crystal Clear satin acrylic finish. Batch code HL1311FV, HL2081KL or HL2081MN is printed on the bottom of the can, along with UPC code 075577005000 or 724504035305. The Krylon logo is printed on the front of the white spray can with a translucent top.

The hazard

The aerosol canister can leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers if the can is stored near a source of ignition.

What to do (per CPSC)

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Sherwin-Williams for a refund. Remedy type: Refund

Official CPSC recall notice →

Notes

Incidents (per CPSC): Sherwin-Williams has received 31 reports of leaking canisters, including reports of property damage from leaking paint. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Ace Hardware, Ben Franklin, Do It Best Corp., Kmart, Lowes, Pat Catan's, Walmart and other retail stores nationwide between July 2011 and June 2012 for about $7.
Consumer contact: For additional information, please contact Sherwin-Williams toll-free at (888) 304-3769 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website 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.