Cabot Recalls Composite Deck Cleaner Due to Inhalation and Fire Hazard
USCabot Recalls Composite Deck Cleaner Due to Inhalation and Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Cabot Composite Deck Cleaner
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Cabot-Recalls-Composite-Deck-Cleaner-Due-to-Inhalation-and-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Cabot Recalls Composite Deck Cleaner Due to Inhalation and Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9a53f6c230864642a7e8a807844a60db.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Composite Deck Cleaner |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Cabot has received one report of the composite cleaner's plastic container partially melting and emitting a chlorine odor. No injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | Cabot Composite Deck Cleaner |
| Products › Type | Cleaners/Cleaning Products |
| Products › Category I D | 1884 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 24,000 |
| Recall I D | 4263 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Home improvement centers and hardware stores nationwide from February 2007 through February 2008 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2008-04-02T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Cabot Stains (a division of Valspar Corp.), of Newburyport, Mass. |
| Recall Number | 08237 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Cabot at (877) 755-3336, or visit the company's Web site at www.cabotstain.com/recall |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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