The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12260·Announced 2012-08-28

Sherwin-Williams Recalls Tree House Acrylic Coating Due to Fire Hazard

Sherwin-Williams is recalling Tree House Studio Clear Acrylic Matte Coating because the aerosol canister can leak, posing a fire hazard if stored near ignition sources.

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 where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the rubric criterion for a score of 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Sherwin-Williams is recalling approximately 17,850 11-ounce cans of Tree House Studio™ Clear Acrylic Matte Coating. The product was sold exclusively at Hobby Lobby stores nationwide between July 2011 and June 2012 for about $7. The cans are white with the Tree House Studio™ logo and the name "CLEAR ACRYLIC MATTE COATING" printed on the front. The batch date HL2081LT and UPC code 724504103004 are printed on the bottom of the can.

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

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Sherwin-Williams for a refund. For additional information, consumers can contact 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
Tree House Studio™ Clear Acrylic Matte Coating
Category
Consumer Product — Paints or Varnishes or Shellacs
Hazard
Affected units
17,850

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)

  • 724504103004

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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