De-Icer

CPSC Recall #85-025 - May 13, 1985

Recall Summary

Recall Number85-025
Recall DateMay 13, 1985
Remedy TypeRefund
Units Affected47,000 Cans

Product

De-Icer

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Hysan Corporation of Chicago, Illinois, today announced the voluntary recall of 47,000 cans of Revco brand spray windshield de-icer that Hysan produced from October through December 1984.Some of the aerosol cans containing this product have holes that allow the contents to leak or spray out. Hysan Corporation has received four reports of consumers who have been sprayed in the face by escaping contents. De-icers contain a flammable liquid, and close attention should be paid to the warning label.The recalled cans display a blue and white label painted on the metal can. Revco de-icer cans with paper labels are not affected. The affected cans have the following batch codes stamped in blue on the bottom of the can:Batch Codes20842094210421042114219424841GED1GED1GED2GED1GED1GED1GEDConsumers with these affected products should return them to a Revco store for a full refund.Consumers may call the CPSC Toll-Free Hotline for information at 800-638-CPSC. The teletypewriter number for the hearing-impaired is (800) 638-8270.

Hazard

Some of the aerosol cans containing this product have holes that allow the contents to leak or spray out.

Incidents & Injuries

Hysan Corporation has received four reports of consumers who have been sprayed in the face by escaping contents.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers with these affected products should return them to a Revco store for a full refund.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product, whether recalled or not, you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.