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CPSCRecalled Sep 20, 2001 · #01233

CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Drain Cleaners

Hazard

The bottles can leak, 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

The following chart provides information concerning the four types of drain cleaners involved in this recall. Only 64-oz. bottles are affected. Brand Name Cleaning Product UPC Code Recall Hotline Number, Website Address, E-mail Address Zep Commercial 10 Minute Hair Clog Remover 21709-52206 (888) 805-4357 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday www.zepcommercial.com zephelp@zepcommercial.com Drain Care Professional Strength Drain Opener Clog Remover 21709-60060 Enforcer 10 Minute Hair Clog Remover 21709-52206 (800) 241-5656 Ext. 686 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday www.enforcer.com plumbing@enforcer.com Drain Care Professional Strength Drain Opener Clog Remover 21709-52212 The Drain Opener Clog Remover bottles and caps are white and the Hair Clog Remover bottles and caps are red. Each bottle has the brand name - "Zep Commercial" or "Enforcer" - on a label that also reads, in part, "Keep all chemicals out of reach of children."

Product details

Product
Drain Opener Clog Remover and Hair Clog Remover sold in 64-oz. bottles
Type
Cleaners/Cleaning Products
Manufacturer
National Service Industries Inc. (NSI), of Atlanta, Ga.
Model numbers
UPCs
2170952212, 2170952206, 2170960060
Sold at
Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Kmart and hardware stores nationwide sold these cleaners, from January 2001 through August 2001, for between $3 and $6.

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the cleaners immediately and contact the appropriate company, to receive a free replacement cap. Consumers should not return the recalled cleaner to the store where purchased.

View the official CPSC notice