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CPSCRecalled May 11, 2005 · #05169

CPSC, RadioShack Announce Recall of Video Head Cleaner

Hazard

The cleaning solution bottle, which is labeled as containing isopropanol, actually contains methanol. Methanol can be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. It is much more toxic than isopropanol. Also, the cleaning solution bottle does not have special cautionary labeling and child-resistant packaging, as required by Federal regulation for methanol.

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Description

The recalled non-abrasive "Wet System" Video Head Cleaner was sold in a box labeled "Video Head Cleaner," "RadioShack" and "44-1230" or "44-1213." The box contains a cleaning video cassette and a bottle of cleaning solution. The 4-inch-high white plastic cleaning solution bottle is labeled "Video Head Cleaning Fluid" or "Cleaning Liquid for HEAD CLEANER." Other writing on the bottle includes "Contents: Isopropanol," and the item number "44-1230" or "44-1213."

Product details

Product
Wet System Video Head Cleaner
Type
Audio/Video Systems & Accessories
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
RadioShack stores nationwide and www.radioshack.com, from December 1995 through January 2005, for about $13.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately place this product out of reach of children and return the product to the nearest RadioShack store for a refund, or dispose of the bottle of cleaning fluid in accordance with all state and local requirements.

View the official CPSC notice