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Recall Details
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2008 Release #08-237 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 755-3336 |
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: Cabot Composite Deck Cleaner
Units: About 24,000
Distributor: Cabot Stains (a division of Valspar Corp.), of Newburyport, Mass.
Hazard: 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.
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.
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.
Sold at: Home improvement centers and hardware stores nationwide from February 2007 through February 2008 for about $20.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cabot at (877) 755-3336, or visit the company's Web site at www.cabotstain.com/recall
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