The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05037·Announced 2004-11-04

Valvoline Recalls Pyroil and NAPA Brake Cleaners Due to Defective Valves

Valvoline is recalling 2.8 million cans of Pyroil and NAPA brake cleaners because defective spray valves may stick and release flammable contents.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (flammable contents) where injury has been reported (one eye injury), fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with reported injury but no fatalities or severe structural defects.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and The Valvoline Company are recalling 2.8 million 13-ounce cans of Pyroil® Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA® Non-Chlorinated Brake Cleaner. The recall involves cans sold at auto parts retail stores nationwide from March 2004 through September 2004 for approximately $2.00. The affected products are used by professional mechanics and do-it-yourself consumers for brake repairs.

The recall is due to a defective spray valve that may stick when depressed, potentially emptying the can's flammable contents. Valvoline has received nine complaints regarding sticking spray valves, and one consumer was injured when the product sprayed into their eye. Consumers can identify affected cans by checking the date codes on the bottom of the can for specific digits listed in the official recall notice for Part No. 4003 (Pyroil) and Part No. 4800 (NAPA).

Consumers should stop using the recalled aerosol cans immediately. They can contact Valvoline at (800) 255-3533 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.valvoline.com to obtain a free replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Pyroil® Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA® Brake Cleaner
Manufacturer
The Valvoline Company, a Division of Ashland Inc., of Lexington, Ky.
Category
Consumer Product — Automotive Products
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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