July
2, 2001
The
Flood Co., of Hudson, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 bottles of
Flood StainStrip and FloodPro Stripper/Cleaner sold in gallon bottles. Some of
these bottles can leak at the cap, allowing the contents to come into contact
with consumers. These strippers and cleaners can cause burns to the skin and
eyes. The Flood Co. has received two reports of bottles leaking that were
shipped to retailers, but no injuries have been reported.
Only gallon bottles of Flood StainStrip and Stripper/Cleaner are part of this
recall. Both bottles show the Flood logo in the shape of a paintbrush. Writing
on the StrainStrip Exterior Stain Stripper label reads, " REMOVES ALL
FINISHES," and "DANGER! CAUSES EYE, SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANE
BURNS." The Stripper/Cleaner label reads, "4 Products In One!" Paint
and hardware stores nationwide sold these Flood products from March 2001
through June 2001 for between $15 and $20.
Consumers should stop using the recalled cleaners immediately since the
bottles can leak, and call the Flood Co. hotline. The hotline will help consumers
determine if their bottle is leaking, and provide instructions on how to
dispose of leaking bottles and get a refund. For more information, call Flood
Co. toll-free at (800) 321-3444 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Saturday and between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET
Sunday. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.FloodCo.com. Consumers should not return
recalled cleaner to the store where purchased, but should call the hotline for
instructions.