The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·05253·Announced 2005-08-31

Tile Perfect Recalls Stand'n Seal Grout Sealer Due to Respiratory Illness

Tile Perfect is recalling about 300,000 cans of Stand'n Seal Spray-On Grout Sealer sold at Home Depot in 2005 because fumes caused respiratory symptoms and medical attention.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, specifically 13 individuals requiring medical treatment including overnight hospitalization due to respiratory symptoms, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Tile Perfect, a division of Roanoke Companies Group Inc., is recalling approximately 300,000 cans of Stand'n Seal Spray-On Grout Sealer. The product was sold exclusively at Home Depot stores from April 2005 through June 2005 for about $10. The recall includes cans with specific date/lot codes printed on the bottom, such as A20985, A30985, and A10995. Units with other date/lot codes have been reformulated and are not subject to this recall.

The recall was initiated because the product's odor is not chemically pungent enough to force consumers to minimize their exposure to fumes. Overexposure to these fumes can result in respiratory-related illness. There have been 88 reports from consumers who experienced adverse reactions after using the aerosol product. This includes 28 confirmed reports of overexposure resulting in respiratory symptoms such as coughing, irritation, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and disorientation, for which medical attention was sought. Thirteen individuals required medical treatment, including overnight hospitalization.

Consumers should not use the aerosol product and should return it to Home Depot for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact the Tile Perfect Division at (800) 552-6225 Ext. 2572 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm ET Monday through Friday or visit www.standandseal.com.

The recalled product

Product
Stand'n Seal Spray-On Grout Sealer sold in 2005
Category
Consumer Product — Home Improvement / Sealer
Hazard
Affected units
300,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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