CPSC, The Penray Companies Inc. Announce Recall of
CPSC, The Penray Companies Inc. Announce Recall of Starting Fluid
Why was CPSC, The Penray Companies Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?
The starting fluid is extremely flammable and the leaking fluid poses a fire hazard. Direct contact with the product also can irritate the consumer's eyes and skin.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled starting fluid immediately. Place it in a well-ventilated area away from sparks or flames. Consumers should call Penray for information on how to dispose of these cans, and how to get a refund. Contact: Consumers should call Penray toll-free at (800) 323-6329 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Penray, Super-X, and Service Pro cans of starting fluid
- Company
- The Penray Companies Inc., of Wheeling, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 113,000
- Sold at
- Automobile repair and rebuild shops sold the starting fluid nationwide, from November 1999 through August 2000, for $2 to $3.
- Recall date
- August 17, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- Penray has received three reports of cans of the starting fluid leaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled starting fluid was sold under the Penray, Super-X and Service Pro brand names in 10.1 ounce cans. The recalled cans have a number printed on the dome of the can ranging from 9305 through 9365. For consumers who purchased the starting fluid by the case, the production date is written on the side of the case. The cans are mostly black with white and red writing and black plastic caps.