| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2010 Release #11-017 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 416-7324 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Fabric Protector
Units: About 73,500
Manufacturer: Claire-Sprayway Inc., of Addison, Ill.
Hazard: Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 36 incidents of overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist, 34 of which involved coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath. One incident resulted in a serious respiratory injury.
Description: The recall involves fabric protector which is an aerosol coating used to protect fabric. The fabric protector was sold under the following brand names: Sprayway® No. 980 Industrial Fabric Protector; 3D Fabric Protector; Auto Brite Fabric Protector Guardatela; Auto Magic® Fabric Protector No. 91-S; Crystal Aire Products #680 Fabric Protector; Falcon Labs® Spotless Fabric Protector; Quiltprotect™ Spray; Robbie’s™ Fabric Shield; Showcar Fabric Protector and Simoniz® System 5 Stain Sentry Fabric Protector. The can size is 13.5 oz., and the product code is located on the bottom of the can.
Sold at: Automotive supply, auto detailing, upholstery, textiles, furniture and fabric stores nationwide from January 2005 through August 2010 for about $10.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Claire-Sprayway to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Claire-Sprayway toll-free at (877) 416-7324 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's websites at www.clairemfg.com or www.spraywayinc.com
 Sprayway® No. 980 Industrial Fabric Protector |  3D Fabric Protector |
 Auto Brite Fabric Protector Guardatela |  Auto Magic® Fabric Protector No. 91-S |
 Crystal Aire Products #680 Fabric Protector |  Falcon Labs® Spotless Fabric Protector |
 Quiltprotect™ Spray |  Robbie’s™ Fabric Shield |
 Showcar Fabric Protector |  Simoniz® System 5 Stain Sentry Fabric Protector |