Pyroil® Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA® Brake Cleaner
CPSC Recall #05-037 — November 3, 2004
Product
Pyroil® Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA® Brake Cleaner
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Valvoline Company, a Division of Ashland Inc., of Lexington, Ky. is voluntarily recalling 2.8 million cans of Pyroil brake parts cleaner and NAPA brake cleaner. The affected aerosol cans contain a defective spray valve that might stick when depressed, possibly emptying the can's flammable contents.Name of product: Pyroil® Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA® Brake Cleaner Units: 2.8 million cansManufacturer: The Valvoline Company, a Division of Ashland Inc., of Lexington, KYHazard: The affected aerosol cans contain a defective spray valve that might stick when depressed, possibly emptying the can's flammable contents. Incidents/Injuries: Valvoline has received nine complaints about sticking spray valves. One consumer was injured when the product sprayed into his eye. Description: The recall involves 13-ounce cans of Pyroil® Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA® Non-Chlorinated Brake Cleaner. This product is used by professional mechanics as well as "do-it-yourself" consumers who perform brake repairs on their own vehicles. The recalled cans contain one of the following four digits in their date codes, which are found on the bottom of the cans: Pyroil (Part No. 4003)NAPA (Part No. 4800)C014C024C184C194C304D024D034D214D224D264E104F074F084F094F104F234F244F284G134G144G194G294H034H194C024C094C184C194C224C234C304C314D014D034D054E054E064E144E244E254F174F184G284H124H304H314I074I084Sold at: Auto parts retail stores nationwide from March 2004 through September 2004 for about $2. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled aerosol cans immediately and contact Valvoline for a free replacement. Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should call Valvoline at (800) 255-3533 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.valvoline.com.
Hazard
The affected aerosol cans contain a defective spray valve that might stick when depressed, possibly emptying the can's flammable contents.
Incidents / Injuries
Valvoline has received nine complaints about sticking spray valves. One consumer was injured when the product sprayed into his eye.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled aerosol cans immediately and contact Valvoline for a free replacement.
Units Affected
2.8 million
Sold At
Auto parts retail stores nationwide from March 2004 through September 2004 for about $2.
Manufacturer
The Valvoline Company, a Division of Ashland Inc., of Lexington, KY
Manufactured In
United States