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Sherwin-Williams Recalls Krylon Glaze and Acrylic Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled August 28, 2012 · CPSC recall 12259 · Sherwin-Williams

Hazard

The aerosol canister can leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers if the can is stored near a source of ignition.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 98,400

Incidents / injuries

Sherwin-Williams has received 31 reports of leaking canisters, including reports of property damage from leaking paint. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves 12-ounce cans of Krylon ® Triple Thick Glaze and 11-ounce Krylon® Indoor/Outdoor Crystal Clear satin acrylic finish. Batch code HL1311FV, HL2081KL or HL2081MN is printed on the bottom of the can, along with UPC code 075577005000 or 724504035305. The Krylon logo is printed on the front of the white spray can with a translucent top.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Sherwin-Williams for a refund.

Contact

For additional information, please contact Sherwin-Williams toll-free at (888) 304-3769 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.sherwin-williams.com

Product

Krylon® Triple Thick Crystal Clear Glaze and Krylon® Indoor/Outdoor Crystal Clear Acrylic Paint

Distributed by

Sherwin-Williams Company, of Cleveland, Ohio

Retailers

Ace Hardware, Ben Franklin, Do It Best Corp., Kmart, Lowes, Pat Catan's, Walmart and other retail stores nationwide between July 2011 and June 2012 for about $7.

Made in

United States

UPC

075577005000 · 724504035305

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