CPSC, Valvoline Announce Recall of Brake Cleaner and Brake Parts Cleaner

Active Recall Announced November 4, 2004 CPSC #05037

Quick answer

CPSC, Valvoline Announce Recall of Brake Cleaner and Brake Parts Cleaner is CPSC recall #05037, announced on November 4, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves 13-ounce cans of Pyroil® Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA® Non-Chlorinated Brake Cleaner. This product is used by professional mechanics as well as "do-it-yourself" consumers who perform brake repairs on their own vehicles. The recalled cans contain one of the following four digits in their date codes, which are found on the bottom of the cans: Pyroil (Part No. 4003) C014 C024 C184 C194 C304 D024 D034 D214 D224 D264 E104 F074 F084 F094 F104 F234 F244 F284 G134 G144 G194 G294 H034 H194 NAPA (Part No. 4800) C024 C094 C184 C194 C224 C234 C304 C314 D014 D034 D054 E054 E064 E144 E244 E254 F174 F184 G284 H124 H304 H314 I074 I084 The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled aerosol cans immediately and contact valvoline for a free replacement.. Affected brand: The Valvoline Company, a Division of Ashland Inc..

Hazard

The recall involves 13-ounce cans of Pyroil® Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA® Non-Chlorinated Brake Cleaner. This product is used by professional mechanics as well as "do-it-yourself" consumers who perform brake repairs on their own vehicles. The recalled cans contain one of the following four digits in their date codes, which are found on the bottom of the cans: Pyroil (Part No. 4003) C014 C024 C184 C194 C304 D024 D034 D214 D224 D264 E104 F074 F084 F094 F104 F234 F244 F284 G134 G144 G194 G294 H034 H194 NAPA (Part No. 4800) C024 C094 C184 C194 C224 C234 C304 C314 D014 D034 D054 E054 E064 E144 E244 E254 F174 F184 G284 H124 H304 H314 I074 I084

Affected products

Pyroil® Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA® Brake Cleaner

Recalled brands

The Valvoline Company, a Division of Ashland Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled aerosol cans immediately and contact Valvoline for a free replacement.

Recall date

November 4, 2004

Categories

Automotive Products

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #05037?

CPSC recall #05037 covers CPSC, Valvoline Announce Recall of Brake Cleaner and Brake Parts Cleaner, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 4, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves 13-ounce cans of Pyroil® Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA® Non-Chlorinated Brake Cleaner. This product is used by professional mechanics as well as "do-it-yourself" consumers who perform brake repairs on their own vehicles. The recalled cans contain one of the following four digits in their date codes, which are found on the bottom of the cans: Pyroil (Part No. 4003) C014 C024 C184 C194 C304 D024 D034 D214 D224 D264 E104 F074 F084 F094 F104 F234 F244 F284 G134 G144 G194 G294 H034 H194 NAPA (Part No. 4800) C024 C094 C184 C194 C224 C234 C304 C314 D014 D034 D054 E054 E064 E144 E244 E254 F174 F184 G284 H124 H304 H314 I074 I084

What is the remedy for recall #05037?

The CPSC remedy for recall #05037 is consumers should stop using the recalled aerosol cans immediately and contact valvoline for a free replacement.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Valvoline Announce Recall of Brake Cleaner and Brake Parts Cleaner on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Valvoline-Announce-Recall-of-Brake-Cleaner-and-Brake-Parts-Cleaner. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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