CPSC recall · Reported July 2, 2001
CPSC, The Flood Co. Announce Recall of Wood Strippers and Cleaners
Some of these bottles can leak at the cap, allowing the contents to come into contact with consumers. These strippers and cleaners can cause burns to the skin and eyes.
The Flood Co., of Hudson, Ohio recalled Only gallon bottles of Flood StainStrip and Stripper/Cleaner are part of this recall. Bot….
CPSC, The Flood Co. Announce Recall of Wood Strippers and Cleaners was recalled by The Flood Co., of Hudson, Ohio in July 2, 2001. Reason: Some of these bottles can leak at the cap, allowing the contents to come into contact with consumers. These s…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled cleaners immediately, since the bottles can leak…. Verify recall #01183 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Flood Co., of Hudson, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-Some of these bottles can leak at the cap, allowing the contents to come into contact with consumers. These s….
- None
- agency class
- July 2, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01183 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 gallon bottles of Flood StainStrip and Stripper/Cleaner are part of this recall. Both bottles show the Flood logo in the shape of a paint brush. Writing on the StrainStrip Exterior Stain Stripper label reads, "REMOVES ALL FINISHES," and "DANGER! CAUSES EYE, SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANE BURNS." The Stripper/Cleaner label reads, "4 Products In One!"
Reason for recall
Some of these bottles can leak at the cap, allowing the contents to come into contact with consumers. These strippers and cleaners can cause 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 Flood Co. hotline. The hotline will help consumers determine if their 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 | 01183 |
| Date reported | July 2, 2001 |
| Date initiated | July 2, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | The Flood Co., of Hudson, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 18,000 |
| 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 the recalled cleaners immediately, since the bottles can leak, and call the Flood Co. hotline. The ho…
- Check the recall number (01183) 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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