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CPSC recall · Reported January 19, 2023

Meguiar's Recalls Headlight Sealant Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning

The recalled headlight sealant contains low-viscosity hydrocarbons which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packag…

Recall #
23105
Affected scope
About 140,000
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Meguiar's Inc., of Irvine, Calif. recalled This recall involves the Meguiar's Heavy Duty Headlight Sealant, which is included in the….

Meguiar's Recalls Headlight Sealant Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requ… was recalled by Meguiar's Inc., of Irvine, Calif. in January 19, 2023. Reason: The recalled headlight sealant contains low-viscosity hydrocarbons which must be in child resistant packaging…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and store it in a safe locat…. Verify recall #23105 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Meguiar's Inc., of Irvine, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled headlight sealant contains low-viscosity hydrocarbons which must be in child resistant packaging….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23105 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 the Meguiar's Heavy Duty Headlight Sealant, which is included in the Meguiar's Heavy Duty Headlight Restoration Kit, product number G2980. The headlight sealant comes in a 2.5-ounce amber glass bottle and has "Headlight Sealant" in black lettering on a yellow background and "Heavy Duty" and "Meguiar's" printed on the label. Only headlight sealant packaged in an amber glass bottle are part of the recall.

Reason for recall

The recalled headlight sealant contains low-viscosity hydrocarbons which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging for the products does not meet federal child resistant packaging requirements, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and store it in a safe location out of sight and reach of children. Contact Meguiar's for information on how to dispose of the recalled product and how to obtain a free replacement.

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 23105
Date reported January 19, 2023
Date initiated January 19, 2023
Recalling firm Meguiar's Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Affected scope About 140,000
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 product and store it in a safe location out of sight and reach of children. …

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves the Meguiar's Heavy Duty Headlight Sealant, which is included in the Meguiar's Heavy Duty Headlight Restoration Kit, product number G2980. The headlight sealant comes in a 2.5-ounce amber glass bottle and has "Headlight Sealant" in black lettering on a yellow background and "Heavy Duty" and "Meguiar's" printed on the label. Only headlight sealant packaged in an amber glass bottle are part of the recall.. Recalled by Meguiar's Inc., of Irvine, Calif.. Units affected: About 140,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The recalled headlight sealant contains low-viscosity hydrocarbons which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging for the products does not meet federal child resistant packaging requirements, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and store it in a safe location out of sight and reach of children. Contact Meguiar's for information on how to dispose of the recalled product and how to obtain a free replacement.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 19, 2023. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 23105.
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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