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Turtle Wax Formula 2001 Super Protectant with trigger, finger pump spray

Class III - Low Risk
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: January 26, 1995 Turtle Wax Other Consumer Products Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    See description
  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. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Turtle Wax
Reason for Recall:
Laceration
Classification:
Class III - Low Risk

Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but violate FDA regulations.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
Laceration

Product Information

Full Description:

January 26, 1995 Release # 95-071 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Turtle Wax Inc. of Chicago is voluntarily recalling about 37,400 containers of Turtle Wax Protectant 10-oz. finger pump spray T-118 (four container codes E20410, E20411, E21410, and E21411); and about 2,000 containers of Turtle Wax Formula 2001 Super Protectant 16-oz. trigger spray T-97 (one container code G054601).The Turtle Wax Protectant and the Formula 2001 Super Protectant may be contaminated with bacteria. While this bacteria is commonly found in the human skin and in soil, under certain conditions this bacteria can cause a minor skin rash or other problems for someone using the product.Turtle Wax shipped the recalled products, which sold in select stores for between $1.99 to $6.99, from May 1994 to August 1994.Turtle Wax has not received any reports of injury from using the protectants. CPSC and Turtle Wax are conducting this recall to prevent the possibility of injury.Consumers can determine whether they have purchased the recalled protectants by checking the container for the above listed codes. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund or exchange. For more information, call the Turtle Wax toll-free number, (800) 805-7695. Media inquiries should be directed to Charles A. Tornabene of Turtle Wax at (708) 563-3600

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

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Official Source

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CPSC Recall Number: 95071