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CPSCRecalled May 16, 2000 · #00109

CPSC, Filter Tech Inc. Announce Recall of Windshield Washer Fluid

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.

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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."

Product details

Product
Aqua Mist windshield washer fluid
Type
Automotive Products
Manufacturer
Filter Tech Inc., of Huntington, W.V.
Model numbers
UPCs
696632000015
Sold at
Speedway Superamerica stores and other automotive stores in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia sold the windshield washer fluid, from October 1999 through April 2000, for about $1.50.

What you should do

Consumers immediately should return the bottles to the store where purchased for their choice of a full refund, exchange or child-resistant cap.

View the official CPSC notice