Cabot Composite Deck Cleaner recall: Inhalation and Fire Hazard
Cabot Recalls Composite Deck Cleaner Due to Inhalation and Fire Hazard
Why was Cabot Composite Deck Cleaner recalled?
One of the components of the composite cleaner can react with metal foil residue on the packaging, releasing heat and chlorine gas. This poses a fire and inhalation hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the store of purchase for a full refund. If the container looks deformed or if it feels hot to the touch, immediately call Cabot anytime to arrange for the safe handling of the product. Contact: For additional information, contact Cabot at (877) 755-3336, or visit the company's Web site at www.cabotstain.com/recall
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
- Cabot Composite Deck Cleaner
- Company
- Cabot Stains (a division of Valspar Corp.), of Newburyport, Mass.
- Quantity
- About 24,000
- Sold at
- Home improvement centers and hardware stores nationwide from February 2007 through February 2008 for about $20.
- Recall date
- April 2, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Cabot has received one report of the composite cleaner's plastic container partially melting and emitting a chlorine odor. No injuries were reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the Cabot Composite Deck Cleaner #3502. The deck cleaner is a granular concentrate that, when mixed with water, is used to clean composite surfaces such as decks, railings, steps, fences and siding. It was sold in a 2-pound plastic container. The label on the container reads: "Cabot Composite Cleaner" and has number 3502 at the bottom of the front of the label.