CPSCJanuary 21, 2015

CR Brands Mean Green Cleaner and Degreaser Products recall: Chemical Hazard

CR Brands Recalls Mean Green Cleaner and Degreaser Products Due to Chemical Hazard

Why was CR Brands Mean Green Cleaner and Degreaser Products recalled?

The products are labeled "Does not contain Ammonia." The products may contain ammonia. The mislabeling of the bottles can pose a chemical hazard to consumers. If ammonia is mixed with bleach or other household chemicals, irritating or toxic gases could be produced.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers who have a product with the UPC and date code should immediately discontinue use of the product and return it to the retailer for a replacement. Contact: CR Brands toll free at (866) 447-3369 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Mondays through Fridays or online at www.crbrandsinc.com and click on Safety Letters for more information.

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: 720547001017, 720547001024, 720547001208, 720547001406

Product
Mean Green® Super Strength Cleaner & Degreaser and Mean Green® Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser
Company
CR Brands, Inc., West Chester, OH
Quantity
About 83,800
Sold at
Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Fred's, Walmart and small retailers nationwide from August 2014 to November 2014 for between $1 and $8.
Recall date
January 21, 2015
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled cleaning products came in white plastic spray bottles and white or green plastic containers. The words "Mean Green Super Strength Cleaner and Degreaser" or "Mean Green Industrial Strength Cleaner and Degreaser" are on a label on the front and the UPC number is on the back. The recall involves products with date codes 4225, 4226, 4227, 4228, 4229 and 4230. The date code is printed below the label on the bottle. The recalled units include: Size UPC Mean Green Super Strength Spray 20oz 720547001208 Mean Green Super Strength Spray 40oz 720547001406 Mean Green Super Strength 128oz 720547001017 Mean Green Industrial Strength 128oz 720547001024

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