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CPSCRecalled Jan 18, 2000 · #00054

CPSC, The Sherwin-Williams Co. and Brockway Standard Inc. Announce Recall of Furniture Refinisher

Hazard

The product and its vapors can seep or leak from the nozzle base at the top of the can, posing a risk of fire and chemical injuries.

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Description

Formby's Conditioning Furniture Refinisher, used to refinish wood furniture, is sold individually and as part of Formby's "Introduction to Refinishing Kit." The 32-ounce metal can reads, "Formby's Furniture Workshop" and "Furniture Refinisher" in white lettering on a burgundy and mostly green background. A depiction of Homer Formby appears on the face of the can. The product can be identified by a code on the bottom of the can written in black ink with one of the following lot number sequences: A961600, A961610, A961620, A961630, A967270 and A969330. Cans with blue ink codes are not subject to this recall.

Product details

Product
Formby's Conditioning Furniture Refinisher
Type
Paint & Coating Items
Manufacturer
The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio
Model numbers
A961600, A961610, A961620, A961630, A967270, A969330
UPCs
Sold at
Discount department, hardware and hobby stores nationwide sold the refinisher, from October 1999 through January 2000. The individual cans sold for about $13 and the kits sold for about $16.

What you should do

Consumers should stop using this refinishing product immediately, and place the product in a well-ventilated area. Since it can leak, care should be taken to keep the product from spilling by always keeping the container upright. Also, do not store near any source of ignition, such as near a gas-fueled appliance. Consumers should call for instructions on how to handle and return the refinisher for replacement or a refund.

View the official CPSC notice