CPSC2001-09-20
CPSC, Blue Coral Announce Recall of Rain-X® Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid
Blue Coral, of Cleveland, Ohio
Hazard
The products, which contain methyl alcohol, are not sealed with child-resistant closures, as required by federal law. Methyl alcohol, also known as methanol, is toxic and can cause blindness or death if ingested.
Remedy
Consumers should keep these recalled products out of the reach of young children. Consumers should call Blue Coral for information on receiving replacement child-resistant caps and a coupon toward a Rain-X® product.
Sold at
Hardware, automotive and department stores nationwide sold the recalled Rain-X® products from September 1998 through August 2001 for between $1 and $5.
Affected count
About 1.1 million
Injuries reported
Blue Coral has received three reports of ingestion, including two children whose parents called the Blue Coral help line and were directed to immediate medical treatment.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Rain-X® Super Glass Cleaner Concentrate, Rain-X® Plus Washer Fluid Concentrate, and Rain-X® Washer Fluid Additive
Consumer contact
Consumers should call Blue Coral toll-free at (800) 416-1600 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's websites at www.bluecoral.com or www.rain-x.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Blue-Coral-Announce-Recall-of-Rain-X-Glass-Cleaner-and-Washer-FluidDon't want to check this manually?
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