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CPSCRecalled Aug 3, 2007 · #07259

Serious Facial Injury from Explosion of Aerosol Can Prompts Sherwin-Williams Recall; Firm Warns Consumers Not to Handle Hi-Heat™ Coating Cans

Hazard

The aerosol cans can over-pressurize and explode, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

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Description

The recall involves Thermo-Tec Hi-Heat aerosol coating used to color and protect Thermo-Tec automotive exhaust wrap. The part number (#12002) is printed above the UPC, and the date code (#B1815) is written on the bottom of the can. The 11-ounce aerosol can is mostly blue with orange and yellow flames and has an aluminum-colored cap. The can states "HI-HEAT COATING 2000°F" in large white letters on the front of the can.

Product details

Product
Hi-Heat Aerosol Coating Cans
Type
Paint & Coating Items
Manufacturer
The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Automotive supply stores, repair shops, and parts suppliers nationwide from August 2005 through June 2007 for about $20.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should not handle the cans and contact Sherwin-Williams immediately. A representative will be dispatched within 48 hours to safely collect the recalled cans. Consumers will be sent a $15.00 check for each recalled can that is collected.

View the official CPSC notice