CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Drain Cleaners
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-09-20 · 01233
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
01233
Date
2001-09-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Drain Opener Clog Remover and Hair Clog Remover sold in 64-oz. bottles
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
National Service Industries Inc. (NSI), of Atlanta, Ga.
Retailer(s)
Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Kmart and hardware stores nationwide sold these cleaners, from January 2001 through August 2001, for between $3 and $6.
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."