Valspar Recalls Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener Products Due to Chemical Hazard

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Valspar-Recalls-Wood-Cleaner-and-Wood-Brightener-Products

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Cabot wood cleaner and wood brightener products

Hazard: A faulty cap seal can cause the containers to leak contents, posing a chemical hazard to consumers. Inhaling, ingesting or skin contact with the product can cause burning and other injuries.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should stop using the recalled products and keep them away from children and immediately contact Valspar for disposal and refund instructions.

Consumer Contact: Cabot Stains toll-free at 877-755-3336  from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET or online at www.cabotstain.com and click on the Information on Cabot Cleaner and Brightener Recall link at the top of the page.

Recall Details

Units: About 10,300

Description: This recall involves Cabot-branded wood cleaner and wood brightener products, sold in one gallon (3.78 L) white bottles with a handle that are about 9 inches tall. The bottles have the Cabot logo and the name of the product on the front. Products included in the recall have the following badge alphanumeric identifier printed on the back of bottle:

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: The wood cleaners were sold at Menards in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin in August 2016 for about $10.  The wood brighteners were sold at Blain Supply, Do It Best, L&M Fleet Supply, Menards and Orgill in California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota and South Dakota from August 2016 through September 2016 for about $15.

Importer/Distributor: The Valspar Corporation, Cabot brand owner, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Manufactured in: United States

This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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