Prestone Products Recalls Windshield De-Icer and Ice and Frost Shield Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement

Active Recall Announced September 3, 2015 CPSC #15232

Quick answer

Prestone Products Recalls Windshield De-Icer and Ice and Frost Shield Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement is CPSC recall #15232, announced on September 3, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves two products: Prestone Windshield De-Icer and Prestone Ice & Frost Shield. The Windshield De-Icer (SKU AS-246) is used to melt ice on vehicle windshields and windows. The De-Icer was sold in a clear yellow 32-ounce trigger spray plastic bottle with a black tip on the nozzle. The Prestone Ice & Frost Shield (SKU AS-247) is used to reduce morning frost, light ice and snow on vehicle windshields, windows and wiper blades. The Frost Shield was sold in a clear yellow 32-ounce trigger spray plastic bottle with a yellow trigger pull. The SKU number is printed on the bottom left of the back label. The remedy is always keep all products that contain hazardous chemicals out of reach and sight of children. consumers should inspect the bottle to see if the trigger assembly can be removed by twisting the neck shroud counter-clockwise. if the trigger assembly can be removed, consumers should contact prestone to receive a new replacement trigger assembly that, once engaged, cannot be removed.. Affected brand: Prestone Products Corporation.

Hazard

This recall involves two products: Prestone Windshield De-Icer and Prestone Ice & Frost Shield. The Windshield De-Icer (SKU AS-246) is used to melt ice on vehicle windshields and windows. The De-Icer was sold in a clear yellow 32-ounce trigger spray plastic bottle with a black tip on the nozzle. The Prestone Ice & Frost Shield (SKU AS-247) is used to reduce morning frost, light ice and snow on vehicle windshields, windows and wiper blades. The Frost Shield was sold in a clear yellow 32-ounce trigger spray plastic bottle with a yellow trigger pull. The SKU number is printed on the bottom left of the back label.

Affected products

Prestone® Windshield De-Icer and Prestone® Ice & Frost Shield

Recalled brands

Prestone Products Corporation

Remedy

Always keep all products that contain hazardous chemicals out of reach and sight of children. Consumers should inspect the bottle to see if the trigger assembly can be removed by twisting the neck shroud counter-clockwise. If the trigger assembly can be removed, consumers should contact Prestone to receive a new replacement trigger assembly that, once engaged, cannot be removed.

Recall date

September 3, 2015

Categories

Windshield Wiper Fluids

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15232?

CPSC recall #15232 covers Prestone Products Recalls Windshield De-Icer and Ice and Frost Shield Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement , announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 3, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves two products: Prestone Windshield De-Icer and Prestone Ice & Frost Shield. The Windshield De-Icer (SKU AS-246) is used to melt ice on vehicle windshields and windows. The De-Icer was sold in a clear yellow 32-ounce trigger spray plastic bottle with a black tip on the nozzle. The Prestone Ice & Frost Shield (SKU AS-247) is used to reduce morning frost, light ice and snow on vehicle windshields, windows and wiper blades. The Frost Shield was sold in a clear yellow 32-ounce trigger spray plastic bottle with a yellow trigger pull. The SKU number is printed on the bottom left of the back label.

What is the remedy for recall #15232?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15232 is always keep all products that contain hazardous chemicals out of reach and sight of children. consumers should inspect the bottle to see if the trigger assembly can be removed by twisting the neck shroud counter-clockwise. if the trigger assembly can be removed, consumers should contact prestone to receive a new replacement trigger assembly that, once engaged, cannot be removed.. 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 Prestone Products Recalls Windshield De-Icer and Ice and Frost Shield Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement 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/2015/Prestone-Products-Recalls-Windshield-De-Icer-and-Ice-and-Frost-Shield. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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