Serious Facial Injury from Explosion of Aerosol Can Prompts Sherwin-Williams Recall; Firm Warns Consumers Not to Handle Hi-Heat™ Coating Cans
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-08-03 · 07259
Hazards
The aerosol cans can over-pressurize and explode, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Recall
Number
07259
Date
2007-08-03
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Hi-Heat Aerosol Coating Cans
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio
Retailer(s)
Automotive supply stores, repair shops, and parts suppliers nationwide from August 2005 through June 2007 for about $20.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recall involves Thermo-Tec Hi-Heat aerosol coating used to color and protect Thermo-Tec automotive exhaust wrap. The part number (#12002) is printed above the UPC, and the date code (#B1815) is written on the bottom of the can. The 11-ounce aerosol can is mostly blue with orange and yellow flames and has an aluminum-colored cap. The can states "HI-HEAT COATING 2000°F" in large white letters on the front of the can.