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

Reported: September 27, 2012 Initiated: September 27, 2012 #12283

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the products and return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers should also not attempt to reuse empty containers.

Details

Units Affected
About 17,500 units of the Wood Cleaner and 10,900 units of the Wood Brightener.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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.. Recalled by Cabot Stains, a division of Valspar Corp., of Newburyport, Mass.. Units affected: About 17,500 units of the Wood Cleaner and 10,900 units of the Wood Brightener..
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the products and return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers should also not attempt to reuse empty containers.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 27, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12283.