Serious Facial Injury from Explosion of Aerosol Can Prompts Sherwin-Williams Recall; Firm Warns Consumers Not to Handle Hi-Heat™ Coating Cans
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-08-03). Hazards: explosion, injury. About 3,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07259 |
| Published | 2007-08-03 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Paint & Coating Items |
| Products | Hi-Heat Aerosol Coating Cans |
| Firms | The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 3,000 |
| Hazard classes | explosion, injury |
| Sold | Automotive supply stores, repair shops, and parts suppliers nationwide from August 2005 through June 2007 for about $20. |
Description
The recall involves Thermo-Tec Hi-Heat aerosol coating used to color and protect Thermo-Tec automotive exhaust wrap. The part number (#12002) is printed above the UPC, and the date code (#B1815) is written on the bottom of the can. The 11-ounce aerosol can is mostly blue with orange and yellow flames and has an aluminum-colored cap. The can states "HI-HEAT COATING 2000°F" in large white letters on the front of the can.
Hazard
The aerosol cans can over-pressurize and explode, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should not handle the cans and contact Sherwin-Williams immediately. A representative will be dispatched within 48 hours to safely collect the recalled cans. Consumers will be sent a $15.00 check for each recalled can that is collected.
Incidents and injuries
Sherwin-Williams has received one report of a consumer who suffered serious facial injuries, including a broken jaw, broken teeth and nose, split lip, and a shattered eye socket, when a can exploded.
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