CPSC recall · Reported September 20, 2001
CPSC, Blue Coral Announce Recall of Rain-X® Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid
The products, which contain methyl alcohol, are not sealed with child-resistant closures, as required by federal law. Methyl alcohol, also known as methanol, is toxic and can caus…
Blue Coral, of Cleveland, Ohio recalled The recalled products include three brands: Rain-X® Super Glass Cleaner Concentrate, whic….
CPSC, Blue Coral Announce Recall of Rain-X® Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid was recalled by Blue Coral, of Cleveland, Ohio in September 20, 2001. Reason: The products, which contain methyl alcohol, are not sealed with child-resistant closures, as required by fede…. Remedy: Consumers should keep these recalled products out of the reach of young children. Consume…. Verify recall #01234 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Blue Coral, of Cleveland, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The products, which contain methyl alcohol, are not sealed with child-resistant closures, as required by fede….
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- agency class
- September 20, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01234 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 products include three brands: Rain-X® Super Glass Cleaner Concentrate, which was sold in 10-oz. and 16.9-oz. plastic bottles, is a blue concentrated liquid that should be added to water; Rain-X® Plus Washer Fluid Concentrate, which was sold in 10-oz. and 16.9-oz. plastic bottles and single-use 1.2-oz. pouches, is a pink concentrated liquid that also should be added to water; and Rain-X® Washer Fluid Additive, which was sold in single-use 2-oz. pouches. The Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid bottles have a measuring cup built into the cap. A label on the back of the products reads in part, "Blue Coral Slick 50 Ltd." and "Made in USA." Rain-X® Washer Fluid Additive sold in 10-oz. and 16.9-oz. yellow bottles is not subject to this recall.
Reason for recall
The products, which contain methyl alcohol, are not sealed with child-resistant closures, as required by federal law. Methyl alcohol, also known as methanol, is toxic and can cause blindness or death if ingested.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should keep these recalled products out of the reach of young children. Consumers should call Blue Coral for information on receiving replacement child-resistant caps and a coupon toward a Rain-X® product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01234 |
| Date reported | September 20, 2001 |
| Date initiated | September 20, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Blue Coral, of Cleveland, Ohio |
| 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 keep these recalled products out of the reach of young children. Consumers should call Blue Coral for informatio…
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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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