CPSC recall · Reported February 26, 2001
Richfood Bleach Recalled by SuperValu Eastern Region
The bottles were mislabeled. The clear plastic 32 oz. bottles were labeled bleach, but contained ammonia. If the ammonia is mixed with bleach or acid, irritating or toxic gasses c…
SuperValu Eastern Region, of Richmond, Va. recalled The recalled bottles have a UPC Code of 11166 20961, which can be found on the back of th….
Richfood Bleach Recalled by SuperValu Eastern Region was recalled by SuperValu Eastern Region, of Richmond, Va. in February 26, 2001. Reason: The bottles were mislabeled. The clear plastic 32 oz. bottles were labeled bleach, but contained ammonia. If …. Remedy: Return the Richfood bottles of bleach to the store where purchased for a replacement or r…. Verify recall #01096d with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
SuperValu Eastern Region, of Richmond, Va. issued this CPSC recall-The bottles were mislabeled. The clear plastic 32 oz. bottles were labeled bleach, but contained ammonia. If ….
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- agency class
- February 26, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01096d 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
The recalled bottles have a UPC Code of 11166 20961, which can be found on the back of the label, and sold for about $0.80. A warning on the back of the label says, "Do not use with toilet bowl cleansers, ammonia, or other household chemicals."
Reason for recall
The bottles were mislabeled. The clear plastic 32 oz. bottles were labeled bleach, but contained ammonia. If the ammonia is mixed with bleach or acid, irritating or toxic gasses could be produced.
Remedy, what to do
Return the Richfood bottles of bleach to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01096d |
| Date reported | February 26, 2001 |
| Date initiated | February 26, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | SuperValu Eastern Region, of Richmond, Va. |
| Affected scope | About 500 |
| 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
Return the Richfood bottles of bleach to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund.
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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