Rust-Oleum Recalls Aerosol Paint Due to Injury Hazard

The bottom of the pressurized container can detach unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard.

Recall #: 21060
Affected scope: About 10,500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Rust-Oleum Corp., of Vernon Hills, Ill. recalled This recall involves Rust-Oleum Professional Bright Galvanizing Compound Spray used to pr….

Rust-Oleum Recalls Aerosol Paint Due to Injury Hazard was recalled by Rust-Oleum Corp., of Vernon Hills, Ill. in January 6, 2021. Reason: The bottom of the pressurized container can detach unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aerosol paint and contact Rust-Oleum…. Verify recall #21060 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Rust-Oleum Corp., of Vernon Hills, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The bottom of the pressurized container can detach unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard..

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agency class: January 6, 2021
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21060 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Rust-Oleum Professional Bright Galvanizing Compound Spray used to protect metal surfaces from rust and corrosion. The 20-ounce can is silver with a silver cap. Only those products with product number 7584838 and batch code H0304A are included in the recall. The product number and batch code are printed on either the top or the bottom of the can. The label on the can states "Rust-Oleum," "Professional" and "Bright Galvanizing Compound."

Reason for recall

The bottom of the pressurized container can detach unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aerosol paint and contact Rust-Oleum for a full refund. Rust-Oleum will give consumers information on how to safely dispose of the product.

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	21060
Date reported	January 6, 2021
Date initiated	January 6, 2021
Recalling firm	Rust-Oleum Corp., of Vernon Hills, Ill.
Affected scope	About 10,500
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 aerosol paint and contact Rust-Oleum for a full refund. Rust-Oleum will give…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The bottom of the pressurized container can detach unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aerosol paint and contact Rust-Oleum for a full refund. Rust-Oleum will give consumers information on how to safely dispose of the product.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 6, 2021. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 21060.

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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