CPSC recall · Reported January 18, 2000
CPSC, The Sherwin-Williams Co. and Brockway Standard Inc. Announce Recall of Furniture Refinisher
The product and its vapors can seep or leak from the nozzle base at the top of the can, posing a risk of fire and chemical injuries.
The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio recalled Formby's Conditioning Furniture Refinisher, used to refinish wood furniture, is sold indi….
CPSC, The Sherwin-Williams Co. and Brockway Standard Inc. Announce Recall of Furniture Re… was recalled by The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio in January 18, 2000. Reason: The product and its vapors can seep or leak from the nozzle base at the top of the can, posing a risk of fire…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using this refinishing product immediately, and place the product i…. Verify recall #00054 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The product and its vapors can seep or leak from the nozzle base at the top of the can, posing a risk of fire….
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- January 18, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00054 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
Formby's Conditioning Furniture Refinisher, used to refinish wood furniture, is sold individually and as part of Formby's "Introduction to Refinishing Kit." The 32-ounce metal can reads, "Formby's Furniture Workshop" and "Furniture Refinisher" in white lettering on a burgundy and mostly green background. A depiction of Homer Formby appears on the face of the can. The product can be identified by a code on the bottom of the can written in black ink with one of the following lot number sequences: A961600, A961610, A961620, A961630, A967270 and A969330. Cans with blue ink codes are not subject to this recall.
Reason for recall
The product and its vapors can seep or leak from the nozzle base at the top of the can, posing a risk of fire and chemical injuries.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using this refinishing product immediately, and place the product in a well-ventilated area. Since it can leak, care should be taken to keep the product from spilling by always keeping the container upright. Also, do not store near any source of ignition, such as near a gas-fueled appliance. Consumers should call for instructions on how to handle and return the refinisher for replacement or a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00054 |
| Date reported | January 18, 2000 |
| Date initiated | January 18, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 3,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using this refinishing product immediately, and place the product in a well-ventilated area. Since it can l…
- Check the recall number (00054) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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