CPSC, The Sherwin-Williams Co. and Brockway Standard Inc. Announce Recall of Furniture Refinisher
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-01-18). Hazards: fire, chemical. About 3,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00054 |
| Published | 2000-01-18 |
| Last updated | 2000-01-18 |
| Product category | Paint & Coating Items |
| Products | Formby's Conditioning Furniture Refinisher |
| Firm named in the title | The Sherwin-Williams Co. and Brockway Standard Inc. |
| Firms | The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio (manufacturer); Brockway Standard Inc. of Atlanta, Ga. (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 3,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Discount department, hardware and hobby stores nationwide sold the refinisher, from October 1999 through January 2000. The individual cans sold for about $13 and the kits sold for about $16. |
Description
Formby's Conditioning Furniture Refinisher, used to refinish wood furniture, is sold individually and as part of Formby's "Introduction to Refinishing Kit." The 32-ounce metal can reads, "Formby's Furniture Workshop" and "Furniture Refinisher" in white lettering on a burgundy and mostly green background. A depiction of Homer Formby appears on the face of the can. The product can be identified by a code on the bottom of the can written in black ink with one of the following lot number sequences: A961600, A961610, A961620, A961630, A967270 and A969330. Cans with blue ink codes are not subject to this recall.
Hazard
The product and its vapors can seep or leak from the nozzle base at the top of the can, posing a risk of fire and chemical injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using this refinishing product immediately, and place the product in a well-ventilated area. Since it can leak, care should be taken to keep the product from spilling by always keeping the container upright. Also, do not store near any source of ignition, such as near a gas-fueled appliance. Consumers should call for instructions on how to handle and return the refinisher for replacement or a refund.
Incidents and injuries
TThe firms have received one report of an employee suffering minor burns when refinisher vapors ignited in a retailer's distribution center.
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