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Castrol Equipment recall
Recalled September 8, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99E031000 · Castrol
Hazard
THIS CONTAINER FAILURE CAN CAUSE PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR OF A VEHICLE.
Remedy
OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED NOT TO USE THIS PRODUCT AND TO RETURN IT FOR A FULL REFUND PLUS 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE.
Units
71,085 units
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AIR CONDITIONING RECHARGE KIT FOR R-134A FREON. THE 9.5 OZ. CONTAINERS CAN RUPTURE UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN LEFT IN A VEHICLE IN SUMMER CONDITIONS WHERE THE INTERIOR TEMPERATURE MAY EXCEED 130 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
What to do
OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED NOT TO USE THIS PRODUCT AND TO RETURN IT FOR A FULL REFUND PLUS 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE.
Product
Castrol 26055-ATCS · Castrol 26055-BTEA · Castrol AC RECHARGE KIT
Manufacturer(s)
CASTROL INDUSTRIAL NA INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →