The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12258·Announced 2012-08-28

Sherwin-Williams Recalls Dupli-Color Automotive Paint Due to Fire Hazard

Sherwin-Williams is recalling specific cans of Dupli-Color Perfect Match automotive paint because the canisters can leak and pose a fire hazard.

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 fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Sherwin-Williams is recalling approximately 2,700 cans of Dupli-Color Perfect Match automotive paint in green metallic. The product was sold in 8-ounce spray paint cans with batch code "HL2031LN" and UPC code 026916715036 printed on the bottom. The cans were sold at retail stores including Advance Auto, Autozone, Discount Auto Parts, General Automotive Supply, NAPA, and Pep Boys between July 2011 and June 2012 for about $7.

The recall is being issued because the aerosol paint canister can leak, which poses a fire hazard to consumers if the paint can is stored near a source of ignition. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Sherwin-Williams for a refund. For additional information, consumers can call Sherwin-Williams toll-free at (888) 304-3769 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.sherwin-williams.com.

The recalled product

Product
Dupli-Color® Perfect Match™ Automotive Paint
Category
Consumer Product — Automotive Paint
Hazard
Affected units
2,700

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 026916715036

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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