Krud Kutter Recalls Adhesive Removers Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure and Cautionary Labeling Requirements

This recall involves Krud Kutter Decal & Adhesive Remover and Krud Kutter Ultra Power Specialty Adhesive Remover. The decal adhesive remover came in a clear plastic eight-ounce bottle with a purple flip-open top. The front of the bottle has a yellow and purple label with the Krud Kutter Earth Friendly logo and the words "Safe on Clearcoats!," "Removes adhesive, asphalt, decals, road tar & more," "Decal & Adhesive Remover" and "Biodegradable." An image of a black sports car with a flame decal on it are also on the label. The specialty adhesive remover came in 8-ounce, 16-ounce and 32-ounce clear plastic bottles. The 8-ounce bottle has a purple flip-open top. The two larger bottles have purple trigger spray tops. The front of the bottles have a purple and yellow label with the Krud Kutter Earth Friendly logo and the words "Professional Strength," "Krud Kutter," Ultra Power Special Adhesive Remover," "Removes Adhesive, Caulk, Foam, Mastic, Silicone, Roofing Tar & More" and "Biodegradable." The recalled adhesive removers have product numbers PU08, UP08, UP16 and UP32 and were manufactured from October 2014 to July 2015. The product numbers can be found on the product label on the back of the product under the Krud Kutter Inc. contact information. The date codes are printed on the back of the bottle in black ink above the label. Krud Kutter adhesive removers with the following product numbers and date codes are being recalled: Product Name Product Numbers Date Code(s) Krud Kutter® Decal & Adhesive Remover (8 oz flip-top) PU08 PW4O271 001, PW4O281 001, PW4N181 002, PW54111 002, PW5413 003 Krud Kutter® Ultra Power Specialty Adhesive Remover (8 oz. flip-top) UP08 PW4N191 002, PW4N201 002, PW57141 005, PW57151 006, PW57161 006, PW57171 006 Krud Kutter® Ultra Power Specialty Adhesive Remover (16 oz. spray) UP16 PW4O231 001, PW4N181 002, PW4D091 004, PW56151 004, PW56161 004, PW57141 005 Krud Kutter® Ultra Power Specialty Adhesive Remover (32 oz. spray) UP32 PW55041 003, PW55051 003. Recalled by Krud Kutter Inc. of Cumming, Ga.. Units affected: About 85,000.

The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act and the labeling on the product violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act because it does not warn of the hazard presented. The adhesive remover contains petroleum distillates, which pose aspiration and poisoning hazards if swallowed.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adhesive removers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 21, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16014.

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.