CPSC, The Flood Co. Announce Recall of Wood Strippers and Cleaners
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-07-02). Hazards: burn. About 18,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01183 |
| Published | 2001-07-02 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-10 |
| Product category | Cleaners/Cleaning Products |
| Products | Flood StainStrip and FloodPro Stripper/Cleaner |
| Firm named in the title | The Flood Co. |
| Firms | The Flood Co., of Hudson, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 18,000 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Paint and hardware stores nationwide sold these Flood products, from March 2001 through June 2001, for between $15 and $20. |
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!"
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.
Incidents and injuries
The Flood Co. has received two reports of bottles leaking that were shipped to retailers, but no injuries have been reported.
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