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CPSCRecalled Mar 9, 2001 · #01102

CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Zep Commercial Cleaners Sold at The Home Depot

Hazard

Some of these bottles can leak through the cap when turned on their side, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact with consumers. These cleaners can cause irritation and burns to the skin and eyes.

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Description

Only the 32-ounce bottles of four types of Zep Commercial cleaners are part of this recall. They are the Acidic Toilet Bowl Cleaner; Calcium Lime & Rust Stain Remover; Grout Cleaner & Whitener; and Driveway, Concrete & Masonry Cleaner. The word "COMMERCIAL" is written before "ZEP" on the top of the labels on the white, plastic bottles, and the product names are written below the brand name.

Product details

Product
Zep Commercial cleaners: Acidic Toilet Bowl Cleaner; Calcium Lime & Rust Stain Remover; Grout Cleaner & Whitener; and Driveway, Concrete & Masonry Cleaner
Type
Cleaners/Cleaning Products
Manufacturer
National Service Industries Inc. (NSI), of Atlanta, Ga.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
The Home Depot stores nationwide exclusively sold these cleaners, from January 1998 through February 2001, for between $3 and $4.

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the recalled cleaners immediately, since the bottles can leak, and call the Zep Commercial hotline. The hotline will help consumers determine if their cleaner bottle is leaking, and provide instructions on how to dispose of leaking bottles and get a refund.

View the official CPSC notice