Valspar Recalls Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener Products Due to Chemical Hazard
CPSC recall 17043 · announced December 1, 2016 · The Valspar Corporation, Cabot Brand Owner · 10,300 units affected
The product
This recall involves Cabot-branded wood cleaner and wood brightener products, sold in one gallon (3.78 L) white bottles with a handle that are about 9 inches tall. The bottles have the Cabot logo and the name of the product on the front. Products included in the recall have the following badge alphanumeric identifier printed on the back of bottle: Wood Cleaner Wood Brightener 67MAX20006 67MAX20203 67MAX20007 67MAX20204 67MAX20009 67MAX20206 67MAX20103 67MAX20109 67MAX20105
The hazard
A faulty cap seal can cause the containers to leak contents, posing a chemical hazard to consumers. Inhaling, ingesting or skin contact with the product can cause burning and other injuries.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled products and keep them away from children and immediately contact Valspar for disposal and refund instructions. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: The wood cleaners were sold at Menards in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin in August 2016 for about $10. The wood brighteners were sold at Blain Supply, Do It Best, L&M Fleet Supply, Menards and Orgill in California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota and South Dakota from August 2016 through September 2016 for about $15.
Consumer contact: Cabot Stains toll-free at 877-755-3336 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET or online at www.cabotstain.com and click on the Information on Cabot Cleaner and Brightener Recall link at the top of the page.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.