Rust-Oleum Recalls Aerosol Paint Due to Container Detachment Injury Hazard
Rust-Oleum is recalling about 10,500 cans of Professional Bright Galvanizing Compound Spray because the bottom of the pressurized container can detach unexpectedly, posing an injury 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 where one injury has been reported, but no deaths or serious injuries are documented, fitting the High severity criteria for injury hazards without critical outcomes.
Plain-English summary
Rust-Oleum Corp. is recalling approximately 10,500 cans of Rust-Oleum Professional Bright Galvanizing Compound Spray. The recall involves 20-ounce silver cans with a silver cap, specifically those with product number 7584838 and batch code H0304A. The product is used to protect metal surfaces from rust and corrosion.
The recall was issued because the bottom of the pressurized container can detach unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard. The firm has received six reports of the container bottom detaching, including one reported injury.
The recalled product was sold at Lowe's, Menards, and other hardware stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com and other websites from March 2020 through October 2020 for about $10. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aerosol paint and contact Rust-Oleum for a full refund. Rust-Oleum will provide information on how to safely dispose of the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Rust-Oleum Professional Bright Galvanizing Compound Spray
- Manufacturer
- Rust-Oleum Corp., of Vernon Hills, Ill.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Aerosol Paint
- Affected units
- 10,500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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