CPSC recall · Reported August 17, 2006
5-Gallon Zep-Brand Cleaner, Floor Stripper Sold at Home Depot Recalled, Containers Crack and Leak Corrosive Liquids
5-gallon plastic pails containing the cleaning products can unexpectedly crack and leak from the base, posing a risk to consumers, due to the corrosive nature of these products.
Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc., a subsidiary of Acuity Brands Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. recalled Zep Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser is a clear, purple liquid. "Zep Heavy Duty Floo….
5-Gallon Zep-Brand Cleaner, Floor Stripper Sold at Home Depot Recalled, Containers Crack … was recalled by Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc., a subsidiary of Acuity Brands Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. in August 17, 2006. Reason: 5-gallon plastic pails containing the cleaning products can unexpectedly crack and leak from the base, posing…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled products and contact Acuity Specialty Products G…. Verify recall #06237 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc., a subsidiary of Acuity Brands Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-5-gallon plastic pails containing the cleaning products can unexpectedly crack and leak from the base, posing….
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- August 17, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06237 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
Zep Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser is a clear, purple liquid. "Zep Heavy Duty Floor Stripper" is a clear, colorless, water-thin liquid. Both products were sold in 5-gallon, white pails with large blue labels and blue lids. Each pail carries a batch code written on the side of the pail. Only the following batch codes are included in the recall: Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser (HD0856), Batch Codes: 1607501, 1607601, 1608001, 1608101, 1608201, 1608601, 1608701, 1609001, 1609101, 1609401, 1609601, 1610101, and 1610301. Heavy Duty Floor Stripper (HD1071), Batch Codes: 1607401, 1607601, 1608101, 1608201, 1608301, 1608801, 1609001, 1609701, 1610001, and 1610201.
Reason for recall
5-gallon plastic pails containing the cleaning products can unexpectedly crack and leak from the base, posing a risk to consumers, due to the corrosive nature of these products.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled products and contact Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc. for information on how to receive a free replacement pail. Consumers with a leaky pail should place it inside another 5-gallon pail or large plastic bag, and then pour the remainder of the contents into a new container and label the product. Use gloves and eye protection when handling. Clean any spilled material by absorbing onto a solid absorbent and sweep up and discard it into a solid waste container. Rinse the affected area with clean water until no residue remains.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06237 |
| Date reported | August 17, 2006 |
| Date initiated | August 17, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc., a subsidiary of Acuity Brands Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. |
| Affected scope | About 6,800 |
| 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 products and contact Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc. for information on how to rece…
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