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CPSC recall · Reported September 27, 2012

Cabot Recalls Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener With Spray Pump Due To Irritation and Burn Hazard

The spray pump used for both products can lose its seal, causing the product to leak. Chemicals in these products can cause burning or other serious injuries if the product comes …

Recall #
12283
Affected scope
About 17,500 units of the Wood Cleaner and 10,900 units of the Wood Brightener.
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Cabot Stains, a division of Valspar Corp., of Newburyport, Mass. recalled Both products come in 1.3 gallon white handle tanks with black pump assembly and sprayer ….

Cabot Recalls Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener With Spray Pump Due To Irritation and Burn… was recalled by Cabot Stains, a division of Valspar Corp., of Newburyport, Mass. in September 27, 2012. Reason: The spray pump used for both products can lose its seal, causing the product to leak. Chemicals in these prod…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the products and return them to the store…. Verify recall #12283 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Cabot Stains, a division of Valspar Corp., of Newburyport, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The spray pump used for both products can lose its seal, causing the product to leak. Chemicals in these prod….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12283 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

Both products come in 1.3 gallon white handle tanks with black pump assembly and sprayer hose. The front has a yellow Cabot label with the product name. The back panel label contains instructions for use and product information and UPC codes 080351810503 on the Wood Cleaner bottles and 080351810497 on the Wood Brightener bottles.

Reason for recall

The spray pump used for both products can lose its seal, causing the product to leak. Chemicals in these products can cause burning or other serious injuries if the product comes into contact with skin or eyes or is ingested.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the products and return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers should also not attempt to reuse empty containers.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 12283
Date reported September 27, 2012
Date initiated September 27, 2012
Recalling firm Cabot Stains, a division of Valspar Corp., of Newburyport, Mass.
Affected scope About 17,500 units of the Wood Cleaner and 10,900 units of the Wood Brightener.
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 immediately discontinue use of the products and return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumer…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Both products come in 1.3 gallon white handle tanks with black pump assembly and sprayer hose. The front has a yellow Cabot label with the product name. The back panel label contains instructions for use and product information and UPC codes 080351810503 on the Wood Cleaner bottles and 080351810497 on the Wood Brightener bottles.. Recalled by Cabot Stains, a division of Valspar Corp., of Newburyport, Mass.. Units affected: About 17,500 units of the Wood Cleaner and 10,900 units of the Wood Brightener..
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The spray pump used for both products can lose its seal, causing the product to leak. Chemicals in these products can cause burning or other serious injuries if the product comes into contact with skin or eyes or is ingested.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the products and return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers should also not attempt to reuse empty containers.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 27, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12283.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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