CPSC2005-08-31
CPSC, Tile Perfect Inc. Announce Recall of Stand'n Seal Grout Sealer Due to Respiratory Problems
Tile Perfect, a division of Roanoke Companies Group Inc., of Aurora, Ill.
Hazard
The product's odor is not chemically pungent enough to force consumers to minimize their exposure to the fumes. Consumers overexposed to these fumes can experience respiratory-related illness.
Remedy
Consumers should not use the aerosol product and return it to the Home Depot for a full refund.
Sold at
Exclusively at Home Depot Stores from April 2005 through June 2005 for about $10.
Affected count
About 300,000 cans
Injuries reported
There have been 88 reports from consumers who have had adverse reactions after using the aerosol product, including 28 confirmed reports of overexposure resulting in respiratory symptoms for which medical attention was sought for coughing, irritation, difficulty breathing, dizziness and disorientation. Thirteen individuals required medical treatment including overnight hospitalization.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Stand'n Seal Spray-On Grout Sealer sold in 2005
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact Tile Perfect Division at (800) 552-6225 Ext. 2572 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.standandseal.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Tile-Perfect-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Standn-Seal-Grout-Sealer-Due-to-Respiratory-ProblemsDon't want to check this manually?
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