The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15061·Announced 2015-01-21

Mean Green Cleaner and Degreaser Recalled for Ammonia Mislabeling

CR Brands is recalling Mean Green cleaner and degreaser products because they may contain ammonia despite labels stating otherwise, posing a chemical 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 risk-of-harm product (chemical hazard from potential toxic gas production) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

CR Brands, Inc. is recalling approximately 83,800 units of Mean Green Super Strength Cleaner & Degreaser and Mean Green Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser. The recall involves products with date codes 4225, 4226, 4227, 4228, 4229, and 4230, which are printed on the back of the bottle near the QR code. The affected products were sold in white plastic spray bottles and white or green plastic containers in 20oz, 40oz, and 128oz sizes.

The products are labeled "Does not contain Ammonia," but they may actually contain ammonia. This mislabeling poses a chemical hazard because mixing ammonia with bleach or other household chemicals can produce irritating or toxic gases. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled products were sold at Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Fred's, Walmart, and small retailers nationwide from August 2014 to November 2014 for between $1 and $8. Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the product and return it to the retailer for a replacement. For more information, consumers can contact CR Brands toll-free at (866) 447-3369 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.crbrandsinc.com and click on Safety Letters.

The recalled product

Product
Mean Green® Super Strength Cleaner & Degreaser and Mean Green® Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser
Manufacturer
CR Brands, Inc., West Chester, OH
Category
Consumer Product — Cleaning Products
Hazard
Affected units
83,800

Is your product affected?

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

UPCs (4)

  • 720547001017
  • 720547001024
  • 720547001208
  • 720547001406

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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