Nutrilife Recalls Bottles of Hydrogen Peroxide Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bottle caps on the 29% hydrogen peroxide one-gallon bottles do not vent properly and can allow pressure to build up in the bottle and cause it to expand and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Nutrilife Plant Products one-gallon/four-liter bottles of hydrogen peroxide (H202) liquid 29% oxidizer which is used as a source of oxygen for water, a preservative for fresh cut flowers, and to keep unwanted nutrient residuals clear in reservoirs, drippers and dripper lines. The plastic bottles are white with a blue/green label with a handle at the top. The Nutrilife logo, H202, Liquid 29% Oxidizer and "An Oxygen Source for Water" are printed on the front label. Open and closing instructions are printed on the bottle caps with indented lettering.
Affected Products
Nutrilife 29% hydrogen peroxide (H202) one-gallon bottles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Nutrilife-Recalls-Bottles-of-Hydrogen-Peroxide |
| Title | Nutrilife Recalls Bottles of Hydrogen Peroxide Due to Fire, Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bottle.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Nutrilife Plant Products one-gallon/four-liter bottle of hydrogen peroxide (H202) liquid 29% oxidizer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Affected -incorrect cap - Side Shot.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Bottle cap with indented lettering |
| Hazards › Name | The bottle caps on the 29% hydrogen peroxide one-gallon bottles do not vent properly and can allow pressure to build up in the bottle and cause it to expand and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | Nutrilife has received one report of a fire resulting in minor property damage. |
| Products › Name | Nutrilife 29% hydrogen peroxide (H202) one-gallon bottles |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 11,800 (in addition, about 3,500 in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8124 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bottles of hydrogen peroxide, contact Nutrilife for safe handling instructions and to receive a free replacement bottle cap or for instructions on how to destroy the bottles and receive a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Plant food and hydroponic stores nationwide from November 2016 through July 2017 for about $33. |
| Recall Date | 2017-08-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Nutrilife Plant Products one-gallon/four-liter bottles of hydrogen peroxide (H202) liquid 29% oxidizer which is used as a source of oxygen for water, a preservative for fresh cut flowers, and to keep unwanted nutrient residuals clear in reservoirs, drippers and dripper lines. The plastic bottles are white with a blue/green label with a handle at the top. The Nutrilife logo, H202, Liquid 29% Oxidizer and "An Oxygen Source for Water" are printed on the front label. Open and closing instructions are printed on the bottle caps with indented lettering. |
| Recall Number | 17209 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Nutrilife Plant Products, of Canada |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Refund |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/64294r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Nutrilife toll-free at 877-533-9572 anytime, direct at 604-996-6609 or 250-300-9455, by email at nutrilifeproductrecall@gmail.com or online at www.nutrilifeproducts.com and click on "H202 Urgent Recall Notice" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-08-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Canada |