CPSC2001-03-09
CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Zep Commercial Cleaners Sold at The Home Depot
National Service Industries Inc. (NSI), of Atlanta, Ga.
Hazard
Some of these bottles can leak through the cap when turned on their side, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact with consumers. These cleaners can cause irritation and burns to the skin and eyes.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled cleaners immediately, since the bottles can leak, and call the Zep Commercial hotline. The hotline will help consumers determine if their cleaner bottle is leaking, and provide instructions on how to dispose of leaking bottles and get a refund.
Sold at
The Home Depot stores nationwide exclusively sold these cleaners, from January 1998 through February 2001, for between $3 and $4.
Affected count
About 1.4 million
Injuries reported
NSI has received 10 reports from consumers of the bottles of these cleaners leaking, including three injuries consisting of one report of a chemical burn to a consumer's forearm and two reports of the cleaner getting into consumers' eyes.
Products
Zep Commercial cleaners: Acidic Toilet Bowl Cleaner; Calcium Lime & Rust Stain Remover; Grout Cleaner & Whitener; and Driveway, Concrete & Masonry Cleaner
Consumer contact
For more information, call Zep Commercial toll-free at (888) 805-HELP between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.zepcommercial.com, or e-mail the firm at zephelp@zepcommercial.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-National-Service-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Zep-Commercial-Cleaners-Sold-at-The-Home-DepotDon't want to check this manually?
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