CPSC recall · Reported August 5, 2020
WD-40 Company Recalls X-14 Mildew Stain Remover Due to Risk of Skin Irritation
Pressure can build up inside the bottle and cause it to fall over and leak, posing a risk of skin irritation.
Spartan Chemical Company Inc., of Maumee, Ohio recalled This recall involves includes only the 16 and 32 ounce bottles of X-14 Mildew Stain Remov….
WD-40 Company Recalls X-14 Mildew Stain Remover Due to Risk of Skin Irritation was recalled by Spartan Chemical Company Inc., of Maumee, Ohio in August 5, 2020. Reason: Pressure can build up inside the bottle and cause it to fall over and leak, posing a risk of skin irritation.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled X-14 Mildew Stain Remover and contac…. Verify recall #20160 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Spartan Chemical Company Inc., of Maumee, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-Pressure can build up inside the bottle and cause it to fall over and leak, posing a risk of skin irritation..
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- August 5, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20160 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
This recall involves includes only the 16 and 32 ounce bottles of X-14 Mildew Stain Remover. The recalled bottles have a lot code between 20052 O and 20127 O, which can be found on the back of the bottle. X-14 Mildew Stain Remover is a bathroom cleaning product used to remove mildew and stains from grout, tile, vinyl, and plastic surfaces. X-14 Mildew Stain Remover is printed on the front of the blue plastic spray bottle. Bottle Size Lot Code on Back of Bottle UPC 16 ounce 20052 O - 20063 O 041737260015 32 ounce 20062 O - 20127 O 041737260763
Reason for recall
Pressure can build up inside the bottle and cause it to fall over and leak, posing a risk of skin irritation.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled X-14 Mildew Stain Remover and contact WD-40 Company for instructions on how to dispose of the product or return it to receive a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20160 |
| Date reported | August 5, 2020 |
| Date initiated | August 5, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Spartan Chemical Company Inc., of Maumee, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 130,000 |
| 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 X-14 Mildew Stain Remover and contact WD-40 Company for instructions on how …
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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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