CPSC recall · Reported September 20, 2001
CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Drain Cleaners
The bottles can leak, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact with consumers. These cleaners can cause irritation and burns to the skin and eyes.
National Service Industries Inc. (Nsi), of Atlanta, Ga. recalled The following chart provides information concerning the four types of drain cleaners invo….
CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Drain Cleaners was recalled by National Service Industries Inc. (Nsi), of Atlanta, Ga. in September 20, 2001. Reason: The bottles can leak, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact with consumers. These cleaner…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the cleaners immediately and contact the appropriate company,…. Verify recall #01233 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
National Service Industries Inc. (Nsi), of Atlanta, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-The bottles can leak, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact with consumers. These cleaner….
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- September 20, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01233 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The following chart provides information concerning the four types of drain cleaners involved in this recall. Only 64-oz. bottles are affected. Brand Name Cleaning Product UPC Code Recall Hotline Number, Website Address, E-mail Address Zep Commercial 10 Minute Hair Clog Remover 21709-52206 (888) 805-4357 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday www.zepcommercial.com zephelp@zepcommercial.com Drain Care Professional Strength Drain Opener Clog Remover 21709-60060 Enforcer 10 Minute Hair Clog Remover 21709-52206 (800) 241-5656 Ext. 686 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday www.enforcer.com plumbing@enforcer.com Drain Care Professional Strength Drain Opener Clog Remover 21709-52212 The Drain Opener Clog Remover bottles and caps are white and the Hair Clog Remover bottles and caps are red. Each bottle has the brand name - "Zep Commercial" or "Enforcer" - on a label that also reads, in part, "Keep all chemicals out of reach of children."
Reason for recall
The bottles can leak, 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 cleaners immediately and contact the appropriate company, to receive a free replacement cap. Consumers should not return the recalled cleaner to the store where purchased.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01233 |
| Date reported | September 20, 2001 |
| Date initiated | September 20, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | National Service Industries Inc. (Nsi), of Atlanta, Ga. |
| Affected scope | About 1.1 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 cleaners immediately and contact the appropriate company, to receive a free replacement cap. Cons…
- Check the recall number (01233) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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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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