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