CPSCAugust 31, 2005

CPSC, Tile Perfect Inc. Announce Stand'n Seal Grout Sealer recall: Respiratory Problems

CPSC, Tile Perfect Inc. Announce Recall of Stand'n Seal Grout Sealer Due to Respiratory Problems

Why was CPSC, Tile Perfect Inc. Announce Stand'n Seal Grout Sealer recalled?

The product's odor is not chemically pungent enough to force consumers to minimize their exposure to the fumes. Consumers overexposed to these fumes can experience respiratory-related illness.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should not use the aerosol product and return it to the Home Depot for a full refund. Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Tile Perfect Division at (800) 552-6225 Ext. 2572 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.standandseal.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
Stand'n Seal Spray-On Grout Sealer sold in 2005
Company
Tile Perfect, a division of Roanoke Companies Group Inc., of Aurora, Ill.
Quantity
About 300,000 cans
Sold at
Exclusively at Home Depot Stores from April 2005 through June 2005 for about $10.
Recall date
August 31, 2005
Incidents / injuries
There have been 88 reports from consumers who have had adverse reactions after using the aerosol product, including 28 confirmed reports of overexposure resulting in respiratory symptoms for which medical attention was sought for coughing, irritation, difficulty breathing, dizziness and disorientation. Thirteen individuals required medical treatment including overnight hospitalization.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The product is marketed under the brand name of Tile Perfect™ Stand'n Seal "Spray-On" Grout Sealer. The date/lot codes are printed on the bottom of the can. All cans with date/lot codes starting with the following six digits are included in the recall: A20985; A30985; A10995; A20995; A30995; A11015; A21015; A31015; A11025; A21445; A31445; A11455; A21455; A31455; A11465; A21465. Units with other date/lot codes have been reformulated and are not subject to this recall.

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