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Zep Commercial Calcium Lime & Rust Stain Remover

Class I - Dangerous
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: March 9, 2001 Home Depot Other Consumer Products Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
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  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Home Depot
Reason for Recall:
Burn - Not Fire-Related
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
Burn - Not Fire-Related

Product Information

Full Description:

March 9, 2001Release # 01-102 Zep Recall Hotline: (888) 805-HELP CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051 NSI Contact: Cathy Tyler, (404) 853-1150 CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Zep Commercial Cleaners Sold at The Home Depot WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), National Service Industries Inc. (NSI), of Atlanta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 1.4 million bottles of Zep Commercial cleaner sold in 32 oz. bottles. Some of these bottles can leak through the cap when turned on their side, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact with consumers. These cleaners can cause irritation and burns to the skin and eyes. NSI has received 10 reports from consumers of the bottles of these cleaners leaking, including three injuries consisting of one report of a chemical burn to a consumer's forearm and two reports of the cleaner getting into consumers' eyes.Only the 32-ounce bottles of four types of Zep Commercial cleaners are part of this recall. They are the Acidic Toilet Bowl Cleaner; Calcium Lime and Rust Stain Remover; Grout Cleaner and Whitener; and Driveway, Concrete and Masonry Cleaner. The word "COMMERCIAL" is written before "ZEP" on the top of the labels on the white, plastic bottles, and the product names are written below the brand name. The Home Depot stores nationwide exclusively sold these cleaners from January 1998 through February 2001 for between $3 and $4.Consumers should stop using the recalled cleaners immediately since the bottles can leak, and call the Zep Commercial hotline. The hotline will help consumers determine if their cleaner bottle is leaking, and provide instructions on how to dispose of leaking bottles and get a refund. For more information, call Zep Commercial toll-free at (888) 805-HELP between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.zepcommercial.com, or e-mail the firm at zephelp@zepcommercial.com.Consumers should not return recalled cleaner to The Home Depot, but should call the hotline for instructions

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Official Source

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CPSC Recall Number: 01102

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