WD-40 Company Recalls X-14 Mildew Stain Remover Due to Risk of Skin Irritation
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2020-08-05). Hazards: fall. About 130,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20160 |
| Published | 2020-08-05 |
| Last updated | 2020-08-05 |
| Products | X-14® Mildew Stain Remover |
| Firm named in the title | WD-40 Company |
| Firms | Spartan Chemical Company Inc., of Maumee, Ohio (manufacturer); WD-40 Company, of San Diego, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 130,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00041737260015, 00041737260763 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Amazon.com, Ace Hardware, Publix, Do It Best Hardware, and other retail stores (not sold in California stores) from March 2020 through July 2020 for between $4 and $5. |
Description
This recall involves includes only the 16 and 32 ounce bottles of X-14 Mildew Stain Remover. The recalled bottles have a lot code between 20052 O and 20127 O, which can be found on the back of the bottle. X-14 Mildew Stain Remover is a bathroom cleaning product used to remove mildew and stains from grout, tile, vinyl, and plastic surfaces. X-14 Mildew Stain Remover is printed on the front of the blue plastic spray bottle. Bottle Size Lot Code on Back of Bottle UPC 16 ounce 20052 O - 20063 O 041737260015 32 ounce 20062 O - 20127 O 041737260763
Hazard
Pressure can build up inside the bottle and cause it to fall over and leak, posing a risk of skin irritation.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled X-14 Mildew Stain Remover and contact WD-40 Company for instructions on how to dispose of the product or return it to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None.
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