CR Brands Recalls Mean Green Cleaner and Degreaser Products Due to Chemical Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-01-21). Hazards: chemical, non compliance. About 83,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15061 |
| Published | 2015-01-21 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-26 |
| Product category | Cleaners/Cleaning Products |
| Products | Mean Green® Super Strength Cleaner & Degreaser and Mean Green® Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser |
| Firm named in the title | CR Brands |
| Firms | CR Brands, Inc., West Chester, OH (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 83,800 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00720547001017, 00720547001024, 00720547001208, 00720547001406 |
| Hazard classes | chemical, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Fred's, Walmart and small retailers nationwide from August 2014 to November 2014 for between $1 and $8. |
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
Hazard
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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