Recall Details
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2004 Release # 05-037 |
Firm's Hotline: (800) 255-3533 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firms below. 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: Pyroil® Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA® Brake Cleaner
Units: 2.8 million cans
Manufacturer: The Valvoline Company, a Division of Ashland Inc., of Lexington, Ky.
Hazard: The affected aerosol cans contain a defective spray valve that might stick when depressed, possibly emptying the can's flammable contents.
Incidents/Injuries: Valvoline has received nine complaints about sticking spray valves. One consumer was injured when the product sprayed into his eye.
Description: The recall involves 13-ounce cans of Pyroil® Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA® Non-Chlorinated Brake Cleaner. This product is used by professional mechanics as well as "do-it-yourself" consumers who perform brake repairs on their own vehicles. The recalled cans contain one of the following four digits in their date codes, which are found on the bottom of the cans:
Pyroil (Part No. 4003) | NAPA (Part No. 4800) |
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C014 C024 C184 C194 C304 D024 D034 D214 D224 D264 E104 F074 |
F084 F094 F104 F234 F244 F284 G134 G144 G194 G294 H034 H194 |
C024 C094 C184 C194 C224 C234 C304 C314 D014 D034 D054 E054 |
E064 E144 E244 E254 F174 F184 G284 H124 H304 H314 I074 I084 |
Sold at: Auto parts retail stores nationwide from March 2004 through September 2004 for about $2.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled aerosol cans immediately and contact Valvoline for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should call Valvoline at (800) 255-3533 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.valvoline.coms
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