The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·98108·Announced 1998-05-13

Castrol Recalls Super Clean Aerosol Foam Due to Leak Risk

Castrol North America is recalling 338,500 cans of Super Clean aerosol foam because defective seams may allow the cleaner to leak, posing a risk of skin and eye irritation.

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 burn/irritation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Castrol North America Inc. is recalling approximately 338,500 cans of Super Clean aerosol foam in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves 22-ounce aerosol cans that are mostly purple with a plastic purple cap. The cans were sold nationwide at large and small retail stores, including Advance Auto, Auto Zone, Chief Auto, CSK, Kmart, Pep Boys, Strauss Discount, Wal-Mart, and Western Auto, from January 1997 through March 1998 for about $3 each.

The defective cans could allow the cleaner to gradually leak out through the seams. Direct contact with the cleaner could burn or irritate consumers' eyes and skin. CPSC and Castrol have not received any reports of the cans leaking, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumers should stop using these 22-ounce aerosol cans of the cleaner. They should call Castrol North America Inc. at (800) 307-2164 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday for information on how to dispose of the cans and how to receive a refund or rebate.

The recalled product

Product
Super Clean Aerosol Foam Recalled by Castrol North America
Manufacturer
Castrol North America
Category
Consumer Product — Automotive Cleaning Products
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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