CPSCJuly 2, 2001

CPSC, The Flood Co. Announce Recall of Wood Strippers

CPSC, The Flood Co. Announce Recall of Wood Strippers and Cleaners

Why was CPSC, The Flood Co. Announce Recall of Wood Strippers recalled?

Some of these bottles can leak at the cap, allowing the contents to come into contact with consumers. These strippers and cleaners can cause burns to the skin and eyes.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the recalled cleaners immediately, since the bottles can leak, and call the Flood Co. hotline. The hotline will help consumers determine if their bottle is leaking, and provide instructions on how to dispose of leaking bottles and get a refund. Contact: For more information, call Flood Co. toll-free at (800) 321-3444 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Saturday and between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Sunday. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.FloodCo.com

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
Flood StainStrip and FloodPro Stripper/Cleaner
Company
The Flood Co., of Hudson, Ohio
Quantity
About 18,000
Sold at
Paint and hardware stores nationwide sold these Flood products, from March 2001 through June 2001, for between $15 and $20.
Recall date
July 2, 2001
Incidents / injuries
The Flood Co. has received two reports of bottles leaking that were shipped to retailers, but no injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

Only gallon bottles of Flood StainStrip and Stripper/Cleaner are part of this recall. Both bottles show the Flood logo in the shape of a paint brush. Writing on the StrainStrip Exterior Stain Stripper label reads, "REMOVES ALL FINISHES," and "DANGER! CAUSES EYE, SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANE BURNS." The Stripper/Cleaner label reads, "4 Products In One!"

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