Official recall notice
CPSC, Filter Tech Inc. Announce Recall of Windshield Washer Fluid
- Recall date
- 2000-05-16
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 335,000
- UPC
- 696632000015
Why it was recalled
Hazard
The bottles, which contain methyl alcohol, are not sealed with child-resistant closures as required by federal law. Methyl alcohol, also known as methanol, is toxic and can cause blindness or death, if ingested.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers immediately should return the bottles to the store where purchased for their choice of a full refund, exchange or child-resistant cap.
Product description
This recall involves 1-gallon bottles of Aqua Mist Windshield Washer Fluid with twist-off caps. The bottle's label reads in part, "Aqua Mist Windshield Washer Fluid Protects to -25° F...Manufactured by Filter Tech, Inc. Huntington, WV." The label's UPC number is "6 96632 00001 5."
Reported incidents
CPSC and Filter Tech are not aware of any injuries involving this product. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.