The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·99160b·Announced 1999-08-19

GE Silicones Recalls WeatherMate Wood Cleaner Due to Laceration Risk

GE Silicones is voluntarily recalling about 2,500 units of WeatherMate Exterior Wood Cleaner due to a laceration 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 (laceration) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

GE Silicones, of Waterford, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 2,500 units of WeatherMate Exterior Wood Cleaner. The recall was initiated on August 19, 1999.

The product presents a hazard of laceration. The source text does not report any injuries or illnesses associated with this recall.

The product was manufactured by Hechinger, Scotty's, Lowe's, and General Electric. Consumers should stop using the product immediately. The source text does not specify the exact remedy or consumer contact information for this recall.

The recalled product

Product
WeatherMate Exterior Wood Cleaner
Manufacturer
Hechinger

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.