Claire-Sprayway Recalls Fabric Protector Due to Respiratory Hazard

Recalled October 21, 2010 · CPSC recall 11017 · Claire-Sprayway

Sprayway® No. 980 Industrial Fabric Protector

Hazard

Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 73,500

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received 36 incidents of overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist, 34 of which involved coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath. One incident resulted in a serious respiratory injury.

Description

The recall involves fabric protector which is an aerosol coating used to protect fabric. The fabric protector was sold under the following brand names: Sprayway® No. 980 Industrial Fabric Protector; 3D Fabric Protector; Auto Brite Fabric Protector Guardatela; Auto Magic® Fabric Protector No. 91-S; Crystal Aire Products #680 Fabric Protector; Falcon Labs® Spotless Fabric Protector; Quiltprotect™ Spray; Robbie's™ Fabric Shield; Showcar Fabric Protector and Simoniz® System 5 Stain Sentry Fabric Protector. The can size is 13.5 oz., and the product code is located on the bottom of the can.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Claire-Sprayway to receive a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Claire-Sprayway toll-free at (877) 416-7324 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's websites at www.clairemfg.com or www.spraywayinc.com

Product

Fabric Protector

Manufacturer(s)

Claire-Sprayway Inc., of Addison, Ill.

Retailers

Automotive supply, auto detailing, upholstery, textiles, furniture and fabric stores nationwide from January 2005 through August 2010 for about $10.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →