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Star brite Inc. recalls Waterproofing with PTEF and Aluminum Polish in 650 mL spray containers
- Starting date:
- August 26, 2014
- Posting date:
- August 26, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Chemicals
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Aspiration Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-41213
Affected products
Star brite Waterproofing with PTEF and Star brite Aluminum Polish sold in 650 mL spray containers
Product description
| Product Name | Product Number | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| Star brite Waterproofing with PTEF | 81922PC | 0 71247 81921 2 |
| Star brite Aluminum Polish | 87822PC | 0 71247 87821 9 |
This recall does not apply to Star brite Waterproofing with PTEF and Star brite Aluminum Polish sold in other container sizes.
Hazard identified
Health Canada has established that that the recalled products pose aspiration hazards and subsequently do not meet the child-resistant closure requirements for consumer chemical products under Canadian law.
The lack of child-resistant packaging could result in unintentional exposure to this product and lead to serious illness, injury, or death. Aspiration occurs when a chemical product is ingested and then is introduced into the lungs through coughing and/or vomiting. It can result in severe adverse health effects, including pulmonary injury, chemical pneumonia, and death.
Neither Health Canada nor Star brite Inc. has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 2,707 units of the recalled Waterproofing with PTEF product and approximately 84 units of the recalled Aluminum Polish were sold between January 2013 and August 2014 at various retail locations in Canada.
Time period sold
These products have been sold in Canada since at least 2006.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Star brite Inc.
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product(s) and contact the company for return instructions.
For more information, consumers may contact Star brite Inc. by telephone at 1-800-327-8583 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or by email.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.