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Burn / ScaldSeptember 27, 2012CPSC #12283

Cabot Recalls Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener With Spray Pump Due To Irritation and Burn Hazard

Product
Paints or Varnishes or Shellacs
Units affected
17,500
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

Both products come in 1.3 gallon white handle tanks with black pump assembly and sprayer hose. The front has a yellow Cabot label with the product name. The back panel label contains instructions for use and product information and UPC codes 080351810503 on the Wood Cleaner bottles and 080351810497 on the Wood Brightener bottles.

Hazard

The spray pump used for both products can lose its seal, causing the product to leak. Chemicals in these products can cause burning or other serious injuries if the product comes into contact with skin or eyes or is ingested.

Injuries

Three incidents of leaks have been reported. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Farm & Fleet, Lowes Home Improvement Stores, United Hardware, and other hardware stores nationwide from March 2011 until June 2012 for about $25.

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Cabot Wood Cleaner
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