CPSC2022-03-16
Prestone Recalls Shop Pro RV & Marine Antifreeze Due to Risk of Methanol Poisoning; Sold Exclusively at AutoZone
Prestone Products Corporation, of Torrance, California
Hazard
Bottles labeled as Shop Pro RV & Marine Antifreeze were improperly filled with a product containing methanol. These improperly filled bottles do not have the mandatory cautionary label for products containing methanol warnings, including that the vapors are harmful and the product can be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Also, the directions on the bottle for properly flushing a potable water system can fail to adequately remove the methanol, presenting a risk of ingestion. Products containing methanol pose a poisoning hazard through inhalation or if ingested.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled antifreeze and contact Prestone for a full refund and instructions on how to properly dispose of the product. Consumers who have already used the mislabeled product in any potable water system, SHOULD NOT DRINK WATER FROM THE SYSTEM and immediately contact Prestone Products for instructions on how to properly flush their water system.
Sold at
AutoZone stores nationwide during October 2021 for about $6.
Affected count
About 325
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Shop Pro RV & Marine Antifreeze
Consumer contact
Prestone toll-free at 866-625-5322 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, or online at www.prestone.com/recall or www.prestone.com and click on Safety Notice at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Prestone-Recalls-Shop-Pro-RV-Marine-Antifreeze-Due-to-Risk-of-Methanol-Poisoning-Sold-Exclusively-at-AutoZoneDon't want to check this manually?
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