CPSCSeptember 27, 2012

Cabot Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener With Spray Pump recall: Irritation and Burn Hazard

Cabot Recalls Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener With Spray Pump Due To Irritation and Burn Hazard

Why was Cabot Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener With Spray Pump recalled?

The spray pump used for both products can lose its seal, causing the product to leak. Chemicals in these products can cause burning or other serious injuries if the product comes into contact with skin or eyes or is ingested.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the products and return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers should also not attempt to reuse empty containers. Contact: For additional information, contact Cabot toll-free at (877) 755-3336 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. 7 days a week, or log on to www.cabotstain.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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 080351810497, 080351810503

Product
Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener in container with spray pump.
Company
Cabot Stains, a division of Valspar Corp., of Newburyport, Mass.
Quantity
About 17,500 units of the Wood Cleaner and 10,900 units of the Wood Brightener.
Sold at
Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Farm & Fleet, Lowes Home Improvement Stores, United Hardware, and other hardware stores nationwide from March 2011 until June 2012 for about $25.
Recall date
September 27, 2012
Incidents / injuries
Three incidents of leaks have been reported. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

Both products come in 1.3 gallon white handle tanks with black pump assembly and sprayer hose. The front has a yellow Cabot label with the product name. The back panel label contains instructions for use and product information and UPC codes 080351810503 on the Wood Cleaner bottles and 080351810497 on the Wood Brightener bottles.

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