Richfood bleach
CPSC Recall #01-096d — February 28, 2001
Product
Richfood bleach
Description
PRODUCT: Bleach - SuperValu Eastern Region, of Richmond, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 500 bottles of Richfood bleach. The 32 oz. bottles of bleach were sold in supermarkets throughout Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Northern Virginia from January 2001 through February 2001. The recalled bottles have a UPC Code of 11166 20961, which can be found on the back of the label, and sold for about $0.80. A warning on the back of the label says, "Do not use with toilet bowl cleansers, ammonia, or other household chemicals."PROBLEM: The bottles were mislabeled. The clear plastic 32 oz. bottles were labeled bleach, but contained ammonia. If the ammonia is mixed with bleach or acid, irritating or toxic gasses could be produced.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.WHAT TO DO: Return the Richfood bottles of bleach to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund. For more information, call SuperValu toll-free at (866) 376-1257 between 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Hazard
The bottles were mislabeled. The clear plastic 32 oz. bottles were labeled bleach, but contained ammonia. If the ammonia is mixed with bleach or acid, irritating or toxic gasses could be produced.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Return the Richfood bottles of bleach to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund.
Units Affected
About 500
Sold At
The 32 oz. bottles of bleach were sold in supermarkets throughout Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Northern Virginia from January 2001 through February 2001.