CPSC, The Flood Co. Announce Recall of Wood Strippers and Cleaners

Recalled July 2, 2001 · CPSC recall 01183 · The Flood

Hazard

Some of these bottles can leak at the cap, allowing the contents to come into contact with consumers. These strippers and cleaners can cause burns to the skin and eyes.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled cleaners immediately, since the bottles can leak, and call the Flood Co. hotline. The hotline will help consumers determine if their bottle is leaking, and provide instructions on how to dispose of leaking bottles and get a refund.

Units

About 18,000

Incidents / injuries

The Flood Co. has received two reports of bottles leaking that were shipped to retailers, but no injuries have been reported.

Description

Only gallon bottles of Flood StainStrip and Stripper/Cleaner are part of this recall. Both bottles show the Flood logo in the shape of a paint brush. Writing on the StrainStrip Exterior Stain Stripper label reads, "REMOVES ALL FINISHES," and "DANGER! CAUSES EYE, SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANE BURNS." The Stripper/Cleaner label reads, "4 Products In One!"

What to do

Contact

For more information, call Flood Co. toll-free at (800) 321-3444 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Saturday and between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Sunday. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.FloodCo.com

Product

Flood StainStrip and FloodPro Stripper/Cleaner

Manufacturer(s)

The Flood Co., of Hudson, Ohio

Retailers

Paint and hardware stores nationwide sold these Flood products, from March 2001 through June 2001, for between $15 and $20.

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