CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Drain Cleaners

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Recall Category: Kids Recalls

Recall Date: 2001-09-20T00:00:00

Product: Drain Opener Clog Remover and Hair Clog Remover sold in 64-oz. bottles

Company: National Service Industries Inc. (NSI), of Atlanta, Ga.

Hazard: 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.

Description: The following chart provides information concerning the four types of drain cleaners involved in this recall. Only 64-oz. bottles are affected. Brand Name Cleaning Product UPC Code Recall Hotline Number, Website Address, E-mail Address Zep Commercial 10 Minute Hair Clog Remover 21709-52206 (888) 805-4357 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday www.zepcommercial.com zephelp@zepcommercial.com Drain Care Professional Strength Drain Opener Clog Remover 21709-60060 Enforcer 10 Minute Hair Clog Remover 21709-52206 (800) 241-5656 Ext. 686 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday www.enforcer.com plumbing@enforcer.com Drain Care Professional Strength Drain Opener Clog Remover 21709-52212 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 reads, in part, "Keep all chemicals out of reach of children."

Remedy: 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.

Incidents / Injuries: 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.

Recall Number: 01233

Product Type: Feeding / Teething Products

Hazard Type: Burn / Fire Hazard, Chemical / Toxicity Hazard

View CPSC Recall Notice