5-Gallon Zep-Brand Cleaner, Floor Stripper Sold at Home Depot Recalled, Containe...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
5-gallon plastic pails containing the cleaning products can unexpectedly crack and leak from the base, posing a risk to consumers, due to the corrosive nature of these products.
Product Description & Identification
Zep Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser is a clear, purple liquid. "Zep Heavy Duty Floor Stripper" is a clear, colorless, water-thin liquid. Both products were sold in 5-gallon, white pails with large blue labels and blue lids. Each pail carries a batch code written on the side of the pail. Only the following batch codes are included in the recall: Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser (HD0856), Batch Codes: 1607501, 1607601, 1608001, 1608101, 1608201, 1608601, 1608701, 1609001, 1609101, 1609401, 1609601, 1610101, and 1610301. Heavy Duty Floor Stripper (HD1071), Batch Codes: 1607401, 1607601, 1608101, 1608201, 1608301, 1608801, 1609001, 1609701, 1610001, and 1610201.
Affected Products
5-gallon sizes of "Zep Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser," and "Zep Heavy Duty Floor Stripper"
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/-Gallon-Zep-Brand-Cleaner-Floor-Stripper-Sold-at-Home-Depot-Recalled-Containers-Crack-and-Leak-Corrosive-Liquids |
| Title | 5-Gallon Zep-Brand Cleaner, Floor Stripper Sold at Home Depot Recalled, Containers Crack and Leak Corrosive Liquids |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0cc7dfde1c624c8db5b0f2b2b9e26881.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Zep Heavy Duty Floor Stripper |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9b03ffecf3c54d04ba92895eb4b6d212.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Zep Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser |
| Hazards › Name | 5-gallon plastic pails containing the cleaning products can unexpectedly crack and leak from the base, posing a risk to consumers, due to the corrosive nature of these products. |
| Injuries › Name | Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc. has received three reports of leaking pails. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | 5-gallon sizes of "Zep Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser," and "Zep Heavy Duty Floor Stripper" |
| Products › Type | Cleaners/Cleaning Products |
| Products › Category I D | 1884 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,800 |
| Recall I D | 3338 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled products and contact Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc. for information on how to receive a free replacement pail. Consumers with a leaky pail should place it inside another 5-gallon pail or large plastic bag, and then pour the remainder of the contents into a new container and label the product. Use gloves and eye protection when handling. Clean any spilled material by absorbing onto a solid absorbent and sweep up and discard it into a solid waste container. Rinse the affected area with clean water until no residue remains. |
| Retailers › Name | The Home Depot nationwide from March 2006 through April 2006 for between $32 and $35. |
| Recall Date | 2006-08-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | Zep Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser is a clear, purple liquid. "Zep Heavy Duty Floor Stripper" is a clear, colorless, water-thin liquid. Both products were sold in 5-gallon, white pails with large blue labels and blue lids. Each pail carries a batch code written on the side of the pail. Only the following batch codes are included in the recall: Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser (HD0856), Batch Codes: 1607501, 1607601, 1608001, 1608101, 1608201, 1608601, 1608701, 1609001, 1609101, 1609401, 1609601, 1610101, and 1610301. Heavy Duty Floor Stripper (HD1071), Batch Codes: 1607401, 1607601, 1608101, 1608201, 1608301, 1608801, 1609001, 1609701, 1610001, and 1610201. |
| Distributors › Name | Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc., a subsidiary of Acuity Brands Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. |
| Recall Number | 06237 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc. at (888) 591-5053 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's recall Web site at www.zeprecall.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-07-11T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |