CPSC recall · Reported March 9, 2001
CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Zep Commercial Cleaners Sold at The Home Depot
Some of these bottles can leak through the cap when turned on their side, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact with consumers. These cleaners can cause irrita…
National Service Industries Inc. (Nsi), of Atlanta, Ga. recalled Only the 32-ounce bottles of four types of Zep Commercial cleaners are part of this recal….
CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Zep Commercial Cleaners Sold at… was recalled by National Service Industries Inc. (Nsi), of Atlanta, Ga. in March 9, 2001. Reason: Some of these bottles can leak through the cap when turned on their side, allowing the contents of the cleane…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled cleaners immediately, since the bottles can leak…. Verify recall #01102 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
National Service Industries Inc. (Nsi), of Atlanta, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-Some of these bottles can leak through the cap when turned on their side, allowing the contents of the cleane….
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- agency class
- March 9, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01102 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
Only the 32-ounce bottles of four types of Zep Commercial cleaners are part of this recall. They are the Acidic Toilet Bowl Cleaner; Calcium Lime & Rust Stain Remover; Grout Cleaner & Whitener; and Driveway, Concrete & Masonry Cleaner. The word "COMMERCIAL" is written before "ZEP" on the top of the labels on the white, plastic bottles, and the product names are written below the brand name.
Reason for recall
Some of these bottles can leak through the cap when turned on their side, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact with consumers. These cleaners can cause irritation and burns to the skin and eyes.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled cleaners immediately, since the bottles can leak, and call the Zep Commercial hotline. The hotline will help consumers determine if their cleaner bottle is leaking, and provide instructions on how to dispose of leaking bottles and get a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01102 |
| Date reported | March 9, 2001 |
| Date initiated | March 9, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | National Service Industries Inc. (Nsi), of Atlanta, Ga. |
| Affected scope | About 1.4 million |
| 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 the recalled cleaners immediately, since the bottles can leak, and call the Zep Commercial hotline. T…
- Check the recall number (01102) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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