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CPSC, Blue Coral Announce Recall of Rain-X® Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid

Name: CPSC, Blue Coral Announce Recall of Rain-X® Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid
Brand: Blue Coral, of Cleveland, Ohio
SKU: CPSC-01234
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: September 20, 2001Recall ID: 01234Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The products, which contain methyl alcohol, are not sealed with child-resistant closures, as required by federal law. Methyl alcohol, also known as methanol, is toxic and can cause blindness or death if ingested.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled products include three brands: Rain-X® Super Glass Cleaner Concentrate, which was sold in 10-oz. and 16.9-oz. plastic bottles, is a blue concentrated liquid that should be added to water; Rain-X® Plus Washer Fluid Concentrate, which was sold in 10-oz. and 16.9-oz. plastic bottles and single-use 1.2-oz. pouches, is a pink concentrated liquid that also should be added to water; and Rain-X® Washer Fluid Additive, which was sold in single-use 2-oz. pouches. The Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid bottles have a measuring cup built into the cap. A label on the back of the products reads in part, "Blue Coral Slick 50 Ltd." and "Made in USA." Rain-X® Washer Fluid Additive sold in 10-oz. and 16.9-oz. yellow bottles is not subject to this recall.

Affected Products

Rain-X® Super Glass Cleaner Concentrate, Rain-X® Plus Washer Fluid Concentrate, and Rain-X® Washer Fluid Additive

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Blue-Coral-Announce-Recall-of-Rain-X-Glass-Cleaner-and-Washer-Fluid
Title	CPSC, Blue Coral Announce Recall of Rain-X® Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/rain-x.jpeg
Images › Caption	Recalled Rain-X Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid
Hazards › Name	The products, which contain methyl alcohol, are not sealed with child-resistant closures, as required by federal law. Methyl alcohol, also known as methanol, is toxic and can cause blindness or death if ingested.
Injuries › Name	Blue Coral has received three reports of ingestion, including two children whose parents called the Blue Coral help line and were directed to immediate medical treatment.
Products › Name	Rain-X® Super Glass Cleaner Concentrate, Rain-X® Plus Washer Fluid Concentrate, and Rain-X® Washer Fluid Additive
Products › Type	Cleaners/Cleaning Products
Products › Category I D	1884
Products › Number Of Units	About 1.1 million
Recall I D	1153
Remedies › Name	Consumers should keep these recalled products out of the reach of young children. Consumers should call Blue Coral for information on receiving replacement child-resistant caps and a coupon toward a Rain-X® product.
Retailers › Name	Hardware, automotive and department stores nationwide sold the recalled Rain-X® products from September 1998 through August 2001 for between $1 and $5.
Recall Date	2001-09-20T00:00:00
Description	The recalled products include three brands: Rain-X® Super Glass Cleaner Concentrate, which was sold in 10-oz. and 16.9-oz. plastic bottles, is a blue concentrated liquid that should be added to water; Rain-X® Plus Washer Fluid Concentrate, which was sold in 10-oz. and 16.9-oz. plastic bottles and single-use 1.2-oz. pouches, is a pink concentrated liquid that also should be added to water; and Rain-X® Washer Fluid Additive, which was sold in single-use 2-oz. pouches. The Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid bottles have a measuring cup built into the cap. A label on the back of the products reads in part, "Blue Coral Slick 50 Ltd." and "Made in USA." Rain-X® Washer Fluid Additive sold in 10-oz. and 16.9-oz. yellow bottles is not subject to this recall.
Recall Number	01234
Manufacturers › Name	Blue Coral, of Cleveland, Ohio
Consumer Contact	Consumers should call Blue Coral toll-free at (800) 416-1600 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's websites at www.bluecoral.com or www.rain-x.com
Last Publish Date	2026-04-06T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmBlue Coral, of Cleveland, Ohio

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