# 5-Gallon Zep-Brand Cleaner, Floor Stripper Sold at Home Depot Recalled, Containers Crack and Leak Corrosive Liquids
> **CPSC recall** · 2006-08-17 · 06237 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 06237
- **Date:** 2006-08-17
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

5-gallon sizes of "Zep Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser," and "Zep Heavy Duty Floor Stripper"

## Hazards

5-gallon plastic pails containing the cleaning products can unexpectedly crack and leak from the base, posing a risk to consumers, due to the corrosive nature of these products.

## Retailer(s)

The Home Depot nationwide from March 2006 through April 2006 for between $32 and $35.

## Country of manufacture

United States

## Description

Zep Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser is a clear, purple liquid. "Zep Heavy Duty Floor Stripper" is a clear, colorless, water-thin liquid. Both products were sold in 5-gallon, white pails with large blue labels and blue lids. Each pail carries a batch code written on the side of the pail. Only the following batch codes are included in the recall: Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser (HD0856), Batch Codes: 1607501, 1607601, 1608001, 1608101, 1608201, 1608601, 1608701, 1609001, 1609101, 1609401, 1609601, 1610101, and 1610301. Heavy Duty Floor Stripper (HD1071), Batch Codes: 1607401, 1607601, 1608101, 1608201, 1608301, 1608801, 1609001, 1609701, 1610001, and 1610201.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/-Gallon-Zep-Brand-Cleaner-Floor-Stripper-Sold-at-Home-Depot-Recalled-Containers-Crack-and-Leak-Corrosive-Liquids)
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