CPSC, Filter Tech Inc. Announce Recall of Windshield Washer Fluid
USCPSC, Filter Tech Inc. Announce Recall of Windshield Washer Fluid
Recalling Firm: Filter Tech Inc., of Huntington, W.V.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bottles, 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
This recall involves 1-gallon bottles of Aqua Mist Windshield Washer Fluid with twist-off caps. The bottle's label reads in part, "Aqua Mist Windshield Washer Fluid Protects to -25° F...Manufactured by Filter Tech, Inc. Huntington, WV." The label's UPC number is "6 96632 00001 5."
Affected Products
Aqua Mist windshield washer fluid
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-Filter-Tech-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Windshield-Washer-Fluid |
| Title | CPSC, Filter Tech Inc. Announce Recall of Windshield Washer Fluid |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/windshield-fluid.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Aqua Mist windshield washer fluid |
| Hazards › Name | The bottles, 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 | CPSC and Filter Tech are not aware of any injuries involving this product. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. |
| Products › Name | Aqua Mist windshield washer fluid |
| Products › Type | Automotive Products |
| Products › Category I D | 1828 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 335,000 |
| Recall I D | 459 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers immediately should return the bottles to the store where purchased for their choice of a full refund, exchange or child-resistant cap. |
| Retailers › Name | Speedway Superamerica stores and other automotive stores in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia sold the windshield washer fluid, from October 1999 through April 2000, for about $1.50. |
| Recall Date | 2000-05-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves 1-gallon bottles of Aqua Mist Windshield Washer Fluid with twist-off caps. The bottle's label reads in part, "Aqua Mist Windshield Washer Fluid Protects to -25° F...Manufactured by Filter Tech, Inc. Huntington, WV." The label's UPC number is "6 96632 00001 5." |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 696632000015 |
| Recall Number | 00109 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Filter Tech Inc., of Huntington, W.V. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Filter Tech at (800) 834-5832. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-06-24T00:00:00 |
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- Recalling FirmFilter Tech Inc., of Huntington, W.V.
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