Claire-Sprayway Recalls Aerosol Fabric Protectors Due to Respiratory Hazards
Claire-Sprayway is recalling 73,500 aerosol fabric protectors because overexposure to fumes or spray mist poses a serious respiratory hazard.
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 source text explicitly states that one incident resulted in a serious respiratory injury, which meets the rubric criteria for a score of 4 (Severe) due to significant injury reports.
Plain-English summary
Claire-Sprayway Inc. is recalling approximately 73,500 units of aerosol fabric protectors sold under ten different brand names, including Sprayway No. 980, 3D, Auto Brite, and Simoniz System 5. The products are 13.5-ounce cans used to protect fabric surfaces.
The recall is due to a serious respiratory hazard posed by overexposure to fumes, vapor, or spray mist from the product. The company has received 36 reports of overexposure, with 34 involving coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath, and one resulting in a serious respiratory injury.
The products were sold nationwide at automotive supply, auto detailing, upholstery, textiles, furniture, and fabric stores from January 2005 through August 2010 for about $10. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Claire-Sprayway to receive a full refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fabric Protector
- Manufacturer
- Claire-Sprayway Inc., of Addison, Ill.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 73,500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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