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Consumer product recall

ITW Permatex recalls Permatex® Rust Dissolver Gel

Starting date:
November 22, 2017
Posting date:
November 22, 2017
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Chemicals
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Labelling and Packaging
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-65138

Affected products

Permatex Rust Dissolver Gel

Product description

This recall involves Permatex® Rust Dissolver Gel which is intended to dissolve rust on metals and alloys and rinse off with water. The product is in a 236 mL cylindrical bottle with screw cap and foil seal. The dimensions are approximately 12 cm high and 6 cm in diameter. The product has a rust/silver coloured label. The product can be identified by item number 29234 and has a UPC 068161292344.

Hazard identified

The recalled product does not meet the labelling and child-resistant packaging requirements for consumer chemical products as set out in the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001.

As of November 13, 2017, the company has not received any reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.

Number sold

Approximately 9,822 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from July 13, 2015 to October 27, 2017.

Place of origin

Manufactured in the United States.

Companies

Manufacturer
ITW Permatex
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
6875 Parkland Blvd
Solon
44139
Ohio
UNITED STATES
Importer
ITW Permatex Canada
Halton Hills
Ontario
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return the product to the original location of purchase or dispose at the nearest Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Depot.

For more information about the recall, consumers can contact ITW Permatex Canada Customer Service at 905-693-8900 and/or 800-924-6994.

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.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.