September
20, 2001
National
Service Industries Inc. (NSI), of Atlanta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about
1.1 million bottles of drain cleaner sold in 64 oz., child-resistant bottles.
The bottles can leak, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact
with consumers. These cleaners can cause irritation and burns to the skin and
eyes. NSI has received 16 reports of the bottles leaking, including three
incidents involving skin irritations to the leg and hand, and 13 incidents
involving property damage.
The following chart provides information concerning the four types of drain
cleaners involved in this recall. Only 64-oz. bottles are affected.
Brand
Name Zep
Commercial
Cleaning
Product 10
Minute Hair Clog Remover UPC Code 21709-52206
Cleaning
Product Drain
Care Professional Strength Drain Opener Clog Remover UPC Code 21709-60060
Recall
Hotline Number (888) 805-4357 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
Website Address www.zepcommerical.com
E-mail Address zephelp@zepcommercial.com
Brand
Name Enforcer
Cleaning
Product 10
Minute Hair Clog Remover UPC Code 21709-52206
Cleaning
Product Drain
Care Professional Strength Drain Opener Clog Remover UPC Code 21709-52212
Recall
Hotline Number (800) 241-5656 Ext. 686 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
Website Address www.enforcer.com
E-mail Address plumbing@enforcer.com
The Drain Opener Clog Remover bottles and caps are white
and the Hair Clog Remover bottles and caps are red. Each bottle has the brand
name - "Zep Commercial" or "Enforcer" - on a label that
also read in part, "Keep all chemicals out of reach of children." Home
Depot, Wal-Mart, Kmart and hardware stores nationwide sold these cleaners from
January 2001 through August 2001 for between $3 and $6. Consumers should stop
using the cleaners immediately and contact the appropriate company to receive a
free replacement cap.
Consumers should not return the recalled cleaner to the store where
purchased. NSI Contact: Donna Fleishman (770) 241-8252