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XCEL Windshield Washer Fluid Recall by Petroleum Packers

Published: February 25, 1997Recall ID: 97072Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Poisoning

Product Description & Identification

XCEL Windshield Washer Fluid Recall by Petroleum Packers NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles February 25, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-072 CPSC, Petroleum Packers Inc. Recall XCEL Windshield Washer Fluid WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Petroleum Packers Inc. of Tampa, Fla., is recalling about 4,000 bottles of XCEL brand windshield washer fluid. The bottles of fluid, which contain methyl alcohol, are not labeled with the necessary warnings, precautionary measures, chemical identification, and instructions for first aid in the event of ingestion, as required by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Methyl alcohol is toxic and can cause blindness or death if ingested. CPSC and Petroleum Packers are not aware of any injuries involving this product. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. This recall involves XCEL windshield washer fluid sold in 1-gallon bottles sealed with black child-resistant closures. The bottles are labeled in part, "XCEL Windshield Washer Fluid Protects to 0o C UPC # 20923 05217." W.L. Petrey, Reliance Oil Co., Fletcher Oil Co., B&B Cash Grocery, Bradenton Fuel Oil, and Super Valu stores in the Southeast and Midwest sold the fluid in the fall and winter of 1996 for about $1 a gallon. Consumers should stop using the fluid immediately, and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Petroleum Packers at (800) 231-3133. XCEL windshield washer fluid sold in bottles with red closures do not contain methyl alcohol and are not involved in this recall.

Affected Products

XCEL brand windshield washer fluid

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1997/CPSC-Petroleum-Packers-Inc-Recall-XCEL-Windshield-Washer-Fluid
TitleXCEL Windshield Washer Fluid Recall by Petroleum Packers
Hazards › NamePoisoning
Products › 1 › TypeAutomotive Products
Products › 1 › Category I D1828
Products › 2 › NameXCEL brand windshield washer fluid
Recall I D5912
Recall Date1997-02-25T00:00:00
DescriptionXCEL Windshield Washer Fluid Recall by Petroleum Packers NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles February 25, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-072 CPSC, Petroleum Packers Inc. Recall XCEL Windshield Washer Fluid WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Petroleum Packers Inc. of Tampa, Fla., is recalling about 4,000 bottles of XCEL brand windshield washer fluid. The bottles of fluid, which contain methyl alcohol, are not labeled with the necessary warnings, precautionary measures, chemical identification, and instructions for first aid in the event of ingestion, as required by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Methyl alcohol is toxic and can cause blindness or death if ingested. CPSC and Petroleum Packers are not aware of any injuries involving this product. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. This recall involves XCEL windshield washer fluid sold in 1-gallon bottles sealed with black child-resistant closures. The bottles are labeled in part, "XCEL Windshield Washer Fluid Protects to 0o C UPC # 20923 05217." W.L. Petrey, Reliance Oil Co., Fletcher Oil Co., B&B Cash Grocery, Bradenton Fuel Oil, and Super Valu stores in the Southeast and Midwest sold the fluid in the fall and winter of 1996 for about $1 a gallon. Consumers should stop using the fluid immediately, and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Petroleum Packers at (800) 231-3133. XCEL windshield washer fluid sold in bottles with red closures do not contain methyl alcohol and are not involved in this recall.
Product U P Cs › U P C2092305217
Recall Number97072
Manufacturers › 1 › NameXcel
Manufacturers › 2 › NameBradenton Fuel Oil
Manufacturers › 3 › NameB&B
Manufacturers › 4 › NameReliance Oil
Manufacturers › 5 › NameFletcher Oil
Manufacturers › 6 › NameSuper Valu
Manufacturers › 7 › NameWL Petrey
Manufacturers › 8 › NamePetroleum Packers
Last Publish Date2015-03-06T00:00:00

Overview

  • Recalling FirmXcel, Bradenton Fuel Oil, B&B, Reliance Oil, Fletcher Oil, Super Valu, WL Petrey, Petroleum Packers
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