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CPSC recall · Reported August 23, 2017

Nutrilife Recalls Bottles of Hydrogen Peroxide Due to Fire, Burn Hazards

The bottle caps on the 29% hydrogen peroxide one-gallon bottles do not vent properly and can allow pressure to build up in the bottle and cause it to expand and rupture, posing fi…

Recall #
17209
Affected scope
About 11,800 (in addition, about 3,500 in Canada)
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Nutrilife Plant Products, of Canada recalled This recall involves Nutrilife Plant Products one-gallon/four-liter bottles of hydrogen p… - a moderate-severity action.

Nutrilife Recalls Bottles of Hydrogen Peroxide Due to Fire, Burn Hazards was recalled by Nutrilife Plant Products, of Canada in August 23, 2017. Reason: The bottle caps on the 29% hydrogen peroxide one-gallon bottles do not vent properly and can allow pressure t…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bottles of hydrogen peroxide, contac…. Verify recall #17209 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Nutrilife Plant Products, of Canada issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The bottle caps on the 29% hydrogen peroxide one-gallon bottles do not vent properly and can allow pressure t….

Moderate
severity level
August 23, 2017
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17209 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #17209) was formally reported on August 23, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Nutrilife Plant Products, of Canada is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 11,800 (in addition, about 3,500 in Canada).

The documented reason for this recall is: The bottle caps on the 29% hydrogen peroxide one-gallon bottles do not vent properly and can allow pressure to build up in the bottle and cause it to expand and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bottles of hydrogen peroxide, contact Nutrilife for safe handling instructions and to receive a free replacement bottle cap or for instructions on… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 11,800 (in addition, about 3,500 in Canada)

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves Nutrilife Plant Products one-gallon/four-liter bottles of hydrogen peroxide (H202) liquid 29% oxidizer which is used as a source of oxygen for water, a preservative for fresh cut flowers, and to keep unwanted nutrient residuals clear in reservoirs, drippers and dripper lines. The plastic bottles are white with a blue/green label with a handle at the top. The Nutrilife logo, H202, Liquid 29% Oxidizer and "An Oxygen Source for Water" are printed on the front label. Open and closing instructions are printed on the bottle caps with indented lettering.

Reason for recall

The bottle caps on the 29% hydrogen peroxide one-gallon bottles do not vent properly and can allow pressure to build up in the bottle and cause it to expand and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bottles of hydrogen peroxide, contact Nutrilife for safe handling instructions and to receive a free replacement bottle cap or for instructions on how to destroy the bottles and receive a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 17209
Date reported August 23, 2017
Date initiated August 23, 2017
Recalling firm Nutrilife Plant Products, of Canada
Affected scope About 11,800 (in addition, about 3,500 in Canada)
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 stop using the recalled bottles of hydrogen peroxide, contact Nutrilife for safe handling instructio…

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  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Nutrilife Plant Products one-gallon/four-liter bottles of hydrogen peroxide (H202) liquid 29% oxidizer which is used as a source of oxygen for water, a preservative for fresh cut flowers, and to keep unwanted nutrient residuals clear in reservoirs, drippers and dripper lines. The plastic bottles are white with a blue/green label with a handle at the top. The Nutrilife logo, H202, Liquid 29% Oxidizer and "An Oxygen Source for Water" are printed on the front label. Open and closing instructions are printed on the bottle caps with indented lettering.. Recalled by Nutrilife Plant Products, of Canada. Units affected: About 11,800 (in addition, about 3,500 in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The bottle caps on the 29% hydrogen peroxide one-gallon bottles do not vent properly and can allow pressure to build up in the bottle and cause it to expand and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bottles of hydrogen peroxide, contact Nutrilife for safe handling instructions and to receive a free replacement bottle cap or for instructions on how to destroy the bottles and receive a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 23, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17209.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (17209) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported August 23, 2017. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.