Hi-Heat Aerosol Coating Cans
CPSC Recall #07-259 — August 2, 2007
Product
Hi-Heat Aerosol Coating Cans
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 Hi-Heat Aerosol Coating Cans. The aerosol cans can over-pressurize and explode, posing a risk of injury to consumers. Name of Product: Hi-Heat Aerosol Coating CansUnits: About 3,000Manufacturer: The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, OhioHazard: The aerosol cans can over-pressurize and explode, posing a risk of injury to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Sherwin-Williams has received one report of a consumer who suffered serious facial injuries including a broken jaw, broken teeth and nose, split lip, and a shattered eye socket when a can exploded.Description: The recall involves Thermo-Tec Hi-Heat aerosol coating used to color and protect Thermo-Tec automotive exhaust wrap. The part number (#12002) is printed above the UPC, and the date code (#B1815) is written on the bottom of the can. The 11-ounce aerosol can is mostly blue with orange and yellow flames and has an aluminum-colored cap. The can states "HI-HEAT COATING 2000°F" in large white letters on the front of the can.Sold at: Automotive supply stores, repair shops, and parts suppliers nationwide from August 2005 through June 2007 for about $20.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should not handle the cans and contact Sherwin-Williams immediately. A representative will be dispatched within 48 hours to safely collect the recalled cans. Consumers will be sent a $15.00 check for each recalled can that is collected.Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Sherwin-Williams at (888) 304-3769 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.sherwin-williams.com.
Hazard
The aerosol cans can over-pressurize and explode, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Sherwin-Williams has received one report of a consumer who suffered serious facial injuries including a broken jaw, broken teeth and nose, split lip, and a shattered eye socket when a can exploded.
Remedy
Consumers should not handle the cans and contact Sherwin-Williams immediately. A representative will be dispatched within 48 hours to safely collect the recalled cans. Consumers will be sent a $15.00 check for each recalled can that is collected.
Units Affected
About 3,000
Sold At
Automotive supply stores, repair shops, and parts suppliers nationwide from August 2005 through June 2007 for about $20.
Manufacturer
The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio
Manufactured In
United States