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Valspar Recalls Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener Products Due to Chemical Hazard

  • Valspar Cabot-branded wood cleaner
  • Valspar Cabot-branded wood brightener
Name of Product:
Cabot wood cleaner and wood brightener products
Hazard:

A faulty cap seal can cause the containers to leak contents, posing a chemical hazard to consumers. Inhaling, ingesting or skin contact with the product can cause burning and other injuries.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
December 01, 2016
Units:
About 10,300
Consumer Contact

Cabot Stains toll-free at 877-755-3336  from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET or online at www.cabotstain.com and click on the Information on Cabot Cleaner and Brightener Recall link at the top of the page.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Cabot-branded wood cleaner and wood brightener products, sold in one gallon (3.78 L) white bottles with a handle that are about 9 inches tall. The bottles have the Cabot logo and the name of the product on the front. Products included in the recall have the following badge alphanumeric identifier printed on the back of bottle:

 

Wood Cleaner

Wood Brightener

67MAX20006

67MAX20203

67MAX20007

67MAX20204

67MAX20009

67MAX20206

67MAX20103

67MAX20109

67MAX20105

 
Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the recalled products and keep them away from children and immediately contact Valspar for disposal and refund instructions.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
The wood cleaners were sold at Menards in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin in August 2016 for about $10. The wood brighteners were sold at Blain Supply, Do It Best, L&M Fleet Supply, Menards and Orgill in California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota and South Dakota from August 2016 through September 2016 for about $15.
Importer(s):

The Valspar Corporation, Cabot brand owner, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Distributor(s):
The Valspar Corporation, Cabot brand owner, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
17-043
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