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CR Brands Recalls Mean Green Cleaner and Degreaser Products Due to Chemical Hazard

Reported: January 21, 2015 Initiated: January 21, 2015 #15061

Product Description

The recalled cleaning products came in white plastic spray bottles and white or green plastic containers. The words "Mean Green Super Strength Cleaner and Degreaser" or "Mean Green Industrial Strength Cleaner and Degreaser" are on a label on the front and the UPC number is on the back. The recall involves products with date codes 4225, 4226, 4227, 4228, 4229 and 4230. The date code is printed below the label on the bottle. The recalled units include: Size UPC Mean Green Super Strength Spray 20oz 720547001208 Mean Green Super Strength Spray 40oz 720547001406 Mean Green Super Strength 128oz 720547001017 Mean Green Industrial Strength 128oz 720547001024

Reason for Recall

The products are labeled "Does not contain Ammonia." The products may contain ammonia. The mislabeling of the bottles can pose a chemical hazard to consumers. If ammonia is mixed with bleach or other household chemicals, irritating or toxic gases could be produced.

Remedy

Consumers who have a product with the UPC and date code should immediately discontinue use of the product and return it to the retailer for a replacement.

Details

Units Affected
About 83,800
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/CR-Brands-Recalls-Mean-Green-Cleaner-and-Degreaser-Products

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recalled cleaning products came in white plastic spray bottles and white or green plastic containers. The words "Mean Green Super Strength Cleaner and Degreaser" or "Mean Green Industrial Strength Cleaner and Degreaser" are on a label on the front and the UPC number is on the back. The recall involves products with date codes 4225, 4226, 4227, 4228, 4229 and 4230. The date code is printed below the label on the bottle. The recalled units include: Size UPC Mean Green Super Strength Spray 20oz 720547001208 Mean Green Super Strength Spray 40oz 720547001406 Mean Green Super Strength 128oz 720547001017 Mean Green Industrial Strength 128oz 720547001024. Recalled by CR Brands, Inc., West Chester, OH. Units affected: About 83,800.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The products are labeled "Does not contain Ammonia." The products may contain ammonia. The mislabeling of the bottles can pose a chemical hazard to consumers. If ammonia is mixed with bleach or other household chemicals, irritating or toxic gases could be produced.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers who have a product with the UPC and date code should immediately discontinue use of the product and return it to the retailer for a replacement.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 21, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15061.

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