The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09066·Announced 2008-12-17

Bagi Shumanit Grease Removers Recalled for Chemical Burn Hazard

Fantastic Distributors is recalling Bagi Shumanit Super Cold Grease Removers because the product lacks required packaging and warning labels, posing a chemical burn risk.

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 (chemical burns) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Fantastic Distributors of Brooklyn, N.Y., is recalling about 245,000 units of Bagi Shumanit Super Cold Grease Removers. The product is packaged in a white 26.4 fl oz. (750 ml) bottle with a trigger sprayer and is intended to clean grease from ovens and other cooking surfaces.

The recall was issued because direct contact with the substance can cause burns to consumers' skin and eyes. The product lacks the required special packaging and warning label. No injuries have been reported.

The product was sold at various grocery stores in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut from April 2000 through September 2008 for about $5. Consumers should immediately pour any remaining product into the toilet, taking care to avoid splashing. Consumers should return the empty bottle to the store where the product was purchased for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Bagi Shumanit Super Cold Grease Removers
Manufacturer
Fantastic Distributors, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Cleaning Products
Hazard
Affected units
245,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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