September
20, 2001
Blue
Coral, of Cleveland, Ohio is voluntarily recalling about 1.1 million containers
of Rain-X® glass cleaner and washer fluid. The products, which contain methyl
alcohol, are not sealed with child-resistant closures as required by federal
law. Methyl alcohol, also known as methanol, is toxic and can cause blindness
or death if ingested. Blue Coral has received three reports of ingestion,
including two children whose parents called the Blue Coral help line and were
directed to immediate medical treatment.
The recalled products include three brands: Rain-X® Super Glass Cleaner
Concentrate, which was sold in 10-oz. and 16.9-oz. plastic bottles, is a blue
concentrated liquid that should be added to water; Rain-X® Plus Washer Fluid
Concentrate, which was sold in 10-oz. and 16.9-oz. plastic bottles and
single-use 1.2-oz. pouches, is a pink concentrated liquid that also should be
added to water; and Rain-X® Washer Fluid Additive, which was sold in single-use
2-oz. pouches. The Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid bottles have a measuring cup
built into the cap. A label on the back of the products reads in part,
"Blue Coral Slick 50 Ltd." and "Made in USA." Hardware,
automotive and department stores nationwide sold the recalled Rain-X® products
from September 1998 through August 2001 for between $1 and $5.
Consumers should keep these recalled products out of the reach of young
children. Consumers should call Blue Coral toll-free at (800) 416-1600 between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for information on receiving
replacement child-resistant caps and a coupon toward a Rain-X® product.
Consumers also can visit the company's websites at www.bluecoral.com or www.rain-x.com.