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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1995-01-26

CPSC And Turtle Wax Recall Automotive Protectant Products

Is my product affected?

Turtle Wax Formula 2001 Super Protectant with trigger, finger pump spray

  • Brand Turtle Wax

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Turtle Wax Inc. is recalling approximately 37,400 containers of Turtle Wax Protectant 10-oz. finger pump spray and about 2,000 containers of Turtle Wax Formula 2001 Super Protectant 16-oz. trigger spray due to potential bacterial contamination. The recalled products, which sold for $1.99 to $6.99 between May 1994 and August 1994, may contain bacteria that could cause a minor skin rash or other problems for users, though no injuries have been reported to date. Consumers can identify affected products by checking container codes E20410, E20411, E21410, E21411 (Protectant) and G054601 (Formula 2001).

According to the recall notice, consumers who have purchased the recalled protectants should stop using the product and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund or exchange. For more information, consumers can call Turtle Wax at (800) 805-7695.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Laceration

Details from the source

January 26, 1995 Release # 95-071 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Turtle Wax Inc. of Chicago is voluntarily recalling about 37,400 containers of Turtle Wax Protectant 10-oz. finger pump spray T-118 (four container codes E20410, E20411, E21410, and E21411); and about 2,000 containers of Turtle Wax Formula 2001 Super Protectant 16-oz. trigger spray T-97 (one container code G054601).The Turtle Wax Protectant and the Formula 2001 Super Protectant may be contaminated with bacteria. While this bacteria is commonly found in the human skin and in soil, under certain conditions this bacteria can cause a minor skin rash or other problems for someone using the product.Turtle Wax shipped the recalled products, which sold in select stores for between $1.99 to $6.99, from May 1994 to August 1994.Turtle Wax has not received any reports of injury from using the protectants. CPSC and Turtle Wax are conducting this recall to prevent the possibility of injury.Consumers can determine whether they have purchased the recalled protectants by checking the container for the above listed codes. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund or exchange. For more information, call the Turtle Wax toll-free number, (800) 805-7695. Media inquiries should be directed to Charles A. Tornabene of Turtle Wax at (708) 563-3600

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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