The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·99155a·Announced 1999-08-10

Root-Lowell Recalls 90,000 Flo-Master All-Purpose Sprayers Due to Poisoning Risk

Root-Lowell Manufacturing is voluntarily recalling 90,000 Flo-Master all-purpose sprayers because they pose a poisoning 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 (poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Root-Lowell Manufacturing Co. of Lowell, Michigan, is voluntarily recalling 90,000 Flo-Master all-purpose sprayers. The recall includes only 1-gallon, pump-type plastic sprayer bottles, specifically model 1201 without funnel tops. These sprayers are white containers with black pump assemblies and black lettering on the label. Only units with pump numbers "5" through "8" located on a small tab on the rim of the pump assembly are part of the recall.

The sprayers were sold nationwide from January 1999 through July 1999 for about $10. Retailers included Kmart, Meijer, Roses Stores, A.L. Dammon, Essco Dist., Superstone Inc., Herman's Hardware, TLC Florist, American Feed, Topka Corp., and Mackey's Supply. Consumers typically use these sprayers for cleaning agents or liquid fertilizer.

The recall is being conducted because the product poses a poisoning hazard. The source text does not specify the exact mechanism of the poisoning risk or report any injuries or illnesses. Consumers should stop using the affected sprayers and contact the manufacturer for a remedy, as specific remedy options are not detailed in the provided text.

The recalled product

Product
Flo-Master all-purpose sprayers
Manufacturer
RL Flo-master
Category
Consumer Product — Garden & Home Sprayers
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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