Prestone Products Recalls Antifreeze Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning
USPrestone Products Recalls Antifreeze Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning
Recalling Firm: Prestone Products Corporation, of Rosemont, Ill.
Motivo del Retiro / Peligro
TranslatedThe antifreeze products contain the substance ethylene glycol which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The products' caps were not rotated enough during manufacturing to engage the child resistant mechanism, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Descripción del Producto e Identificación
TranslatedThis recall involves fourteen different models of pre-diluted or concentrated antifreeze sold under six different brand names: Prestone®, AutoZone®, Highline®/Prime Guard®, Supertech®, Prime® and Starfire®. The one-gallon antifreeze bottles are black, gray, orange, white or yellow. The brand is printed on the front of the antifreeze. The date code and model numbers can be found on the back informational panel of the product. Only antifreeze products with the following brand name, model number and date codes are included on this recall: Product Name Model Number Date Codes PRESTONE 50/50 Antifreeze AF2100/G2F OF20118 OF20128 OF20129 OF20132 OF20133 OF20134 OF20135 OF20141 PRESTONE Concentrate Antifreeze AF2000/G2F OF20128 OF20134 OF20135 OF20141 PRESTONE COMMAND® Nitrite Free 50/50 AFC12100/F OF20062 PRESTONE Heavy Duty Antifreeze 50/50 AF5200/F OF20062 OF20063 PRESTONE AMM 33% Export Antifreeze AF2033 OF20111 AUTOZONE AMAM 50/50 Antifreeze 540721/1F OF20036 OF20037 OF20038 OF20041 OF20050 OF20055 OF20056 OF20085 OF20086 OF20094 OF20113 OF20133 OF20134 OF20135 AUTOZONE Concentrate 50/50 Antifreeze 000367/1F OF20041 OF20042 OF20056 OF20057 OF20062 OF20135 OF20139 HIGHLINE AMAM "Prime Guard" 50/50 Antifreeze HLAMAM5050GL/F OF20007 OF20008 OF20042 OF20043 OF20050 HIGHLINE AMAM "Prime Guard" Concentrate Antifreeze HLAMAMGL/F OF20042 SUPERTECH Antifreeze Pre Diluted ST4053/F OF20006 OF20007 OF20051 OF20055 OF20084 OF20070 OF20085 SUPERTECH Antifreeze ST4003/F OF20141 PRIME Antifreeze AMAM AF3000/F OF20049 OF20078 OF20140 PRIME AMAM 50/50 Antifreeze AF3100/F OF20043 OF20044 OF20078 OF20079 OF20140 STARFIRE Antifreeze AMAM 50/50 CPAMAM5050/F OF20057
Productos Afectados
TranslatedAntifreeze products
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Prestone-Products-Recalls-Antifreeze-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirements-Risk-of-Poisoning |
| Title | Prestone Products Recalls Antifreeze Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1_66.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled PRESTONE 50/50 Antifreeze |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2_51.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled PRESTONE Concentrate Antifreeze |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/3_35.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled PRESTONE COMMAND® Nitrite Free 50/50 Antifreeze |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/4_28.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled PRESTONE Heavy Duty Antifreeze 50/50 |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/5_17.png |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled PRESTONE AMM 33% Export Antifreeze |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/6_11.png |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Recalled AUTOZONE AMAM 50/50 Antifreeze |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/7_8.png |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Recalled AUTOZONE Concentrate 50/50 Antifreeze |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/8_7.png |
| Images › 8 › Caption | Recalled HIGHLINE AMAM "Prime Guard" 50/50 Antifreeze |
| Images › 9 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/9_6.png |
| Images › 9 › Caption | Recalled HIGHLINE AMAM "Prime Guard" Concentrate Antifreeze |
| Images › 10 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/10_6.png |
| Images › 10 › Caption | Recalled SUPERTECH Antifreeze Pre Diluted |
| Images › 11 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/11_4.png |
| Images › 11 › Caption | Recalled SUPERTECH Antifreeze |
| Images › 12 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/12_1.png |
| Images › 12 › Caption | Recalled PRIME Antifreeze AMAM |
| Images › 13 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/13_1.png |
| Images › 13 › Caption | Recalled PRIME AMAM 50/50 Antifreeze |
| Images › 14 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/14_1.png |
| Images › 14 › Caption | Recalled STARFIRE Antifreeze AMAM 50/50 |
| Hazards › Name | The antifreeze products contain the substance ethylene glycol which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The products' caps were not rotated enough during manufacturing to engage the child resistant mechanism, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Antifreeze products |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 687,000 |
| Recall I D | 8914 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately inspect the product and twist the cap to ensure the child resistant mechanism is engaged. |
| Retailers › Name | Ace Hardware, Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Highline, Home Depot, Lowe's, Pep Boys and Walmart stores nationwide and online from January 2020 through May 2020 for between $10 and $22. |
| Recall Date | 2020-10-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves fourteen different models of pre-diluted or concentrated antifreeze sold under six different brand names: Prestone®, AutoZone®, Highline®/Prime Guard®, Supertech®, Prime® and Starfire®. The one-gallon antifreeze bottles are black, gray, orange, white or yellow. The brand is printed on the front of the antifreeze. The date code and model numbers can be found on the back informational panel of the product. Only antifreeze products with the following brand name, model number and date codes are included on this recall: Product Name Model Number Date Codes PRESTONE 50/50 Antifreeze AF2100/G2F OF20118 OF20128 OF20129 OF20132 OF20133 OF20134 OF20135 OF20141 PRESTONE Concentrate Antifreeze AF2000/G2F OF20128 OF20134 OF20135 OF20141 PRESTONE COMMAND® Nitrite Free 50/50 AFC12100/F OF20062 PRESTONE Heavy Duty Antifreeze 50/50 AF5200/F OF20062 OF20063 PRESTONE AMM 33% Export Antifreeze AF2033 OF20111 AUTOZONE AMAM 50/50 Antifreeze 540721/1F OF20036 OF20037 OF20038 OF20041 OF20050 OF20055 OF20056 OF20085 OF20086 OF20094 OF20113 OF20133 OF20134 OF20135 AUTOZONE Concentrate 50/50 Antifreeze 000367/1F OF20041 OF20042 OF20056 OF20057 OF20062 OF20135 OF20139 HIGHLINE AMAM "Prime Guard" 50/50 Antifreeze HLAMAM5050GL/F OF20007 OF20008 OF20042 OF20043 OF20050 HIGHLINE AMAM "Prime Guard" Concentrate Antifreeze HLAMAMGL/F OF20042 SUPERTECH Antifreeze Pre Diluted ST4053/F OF20006 OF20007 OF20051 OF20055 OF20084 OF20070 OF20085 SUPERTECH Antifreeze ST4003/F OF20141 PRIME Antifreeze AMAM AF3000/F OF20049 OF20078 OF20140 PRIME AMAM 50/50 Antifreeze AF3100/F OF20043 OF20044 OF20078 OF20079 OF20140 STARFIRE Antifreeze AMAM 50/50 CPAMAM5050/F OF20057 |
| Recall Number | 21002 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Prestone Products Corporation, of Rosemont, Ill. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Prestone Products toll-free at 888-269-0750 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.prestone.com and click on Safety Notice at the top of the homepage for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2020-10-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Prestone Products Recalls Antifreeze Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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