Six Brands of Dry Carpet Cleaning Powder Recalled by Milliken Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria

Active Recall Announced November 23, 2016 CPSC #17037

Quick answer

Six Brands of Dry Carpet Cleaning Powder Recalled by Milliken Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria is CPSC recall #17037, announced on November 23, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Arm & Hammer, Capture, Healthy Home, Oreck, Resista and Riccar brands of dry carpet cleaners. The powder can be sprinkled on carpets and rugs to clean and deodorize them. The dry carpet cleaner was sold in various sizes and lot numbers. The lot number is printed on stickers on each container marked with a letter followed by the five-digit lot number. Capture and Resista brand dry carpet cleaners were sold individually and as part of a cleaning kit including a pre-mist spray and a brush. Brand Name Lot Numbers Description Arm & Hammer 15317, 16004, 16020, 16039, 16067, 16095, 16119, 56610, 59962, 56832, 56823 Arm & Hammer Pet Fresh Dry Carpet Cleaner, 18 oz. Capture 15194 through 15365 16001 through 16237 56596, 56608, 56694, 56780, 56786, 56842 Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaner, 8 lb. pail Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaning Kit, 4 lb. Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaner, 4 lb. pail Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaning Kit, 2.5 lb. Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaner, 2.5 lb. pail Capture Carpet & Rug Total Care Kit, 1 lb. Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaner, 1 lb. Healthy Home 16118, 16138 Healthy Home Pet Carpet Dry Cleaner, 1 lb. Oreck 15215, 15216, 15257, 15292, 15338, 16013, 16055, 16088, 16117, 16167, 16168, 56667, 56668, 56728, 56729 Oreck Dry Carpet Cleaner, 9 lb. pail Oreck Dry Carpet Cleaner , 4 lb. pail Resista 15230, 16077, 16081, 56632 Resista Dry Carpet & Rug Cleaning Kit, 4 lb. Resista Dry Carpet & Rug Cleaner, 4 lb. Riccar 16119, 16139 Riccar Pet Dry Carpet Cleaner, 1 lb. Riccar Pet Dry Carpet Cleaner, 4 lb. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dry carpet cleaner and contact milliken to receive a free replacement.. Affected brand: Milliken & Company.

Hazard

This recall involves Arm & Hammer, Capture, Healthy Home, Oreck, Resista and Riccar brands of dry carpet cleaners. The powder can be sprinkled on carpets and rugs to clean and deodorize them. The dry carpet cleaner was sold in various sizes and lot numbers. The lot number is printed on stickers on each container marked with a letter followed by the five-digit lot number. Capture and Resista brand dry carpet cleaners were sold individually and as part of a cleaning kit including a pre-mist spray and a brush. Brand Name Lot Numbers Description Arm & Hammer 15317, 16004, 16020, 16039, 16067, 16095, 16119, 56610, 59962, 56832, 56823 Arm & Hammer Pet Fresh Dry Carpet Cleaner, 18 oz. Capture 15194 through 15365 16001 through 16237 56596, 56608, 56694, 56780, 56786, 56842 Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaner, 8 lb. pail Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaning Kit, 4 lb. Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaner, 4 lb. pail Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaning Kit, 2.5 lb. Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaner, 2.5 lb. pail Capture Carpet & Rug Total Care Kit, 1 lb. Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaner, 1 lb. Healthy Home 16118, 16138 Healthy Home Pet Carpet Dry Cleaner, 1 lb. Oreck 15215, 15216, 15257, 15292, 15338, 16013, 16055, 16088, 16117, 16167, 16168, 56667, 56668, 56728, 56729 Oreck Dry Carpet Cleaner, 9 lb. pail Oreck Dry Carpet Cleaner , 4 lb. pail Resista 15230, 16077, 16081, 56632 Resista Dry Carpet & Rug Cleaning Kit, 4 lb. Resista Dry Carpet & Rug Cleaner, 4 lb. Riccar 16119, 16139 Riccar Pet Dry Carpet Cleaner, 1 lb. Riccar Pet Dry Carpet Cleaner, 4 lb.

Affected products

Dry carpet cleaners

Recalled brands

Milliken & Company

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dry carpet cleaner and contact Milliken to receive a free replacement.

Recall date

November 23, 2016

Categories

Dry carpet cleaners

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17037?

CPSC recall #17037 covers Six Brands of Dry Carpet Cleaning Powder Recalled by Milliken Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 23, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Arm & Hammer, Capture, Healthy Home, Oreck, Resista and Riccar brands of dry carpet cleaners. The powder can be sprinkled on carpets and rugs to clean and deodorize them. The dry carpet cleaner was sold in various sizes and lot numbers. The lot number is printed on stickers on each container marked with a letter followed by the five-digit lot number. Capture and Resista brand dry carpet cleaners were sold individually and as part of a cleaning kit including a pre-mist spray and a brush. Brand Name Lot Numbers Description Arm & Hammer 15317, 16004, 16020, 16039, 16067, 16095, 16119, 56610, 59962, 56832, 56823 Arm & Hammer Pet Fresh Dry Carpet Cleaner, 18 oz. Capture 15194 through 15365 16001 through 16237 56596, 56608, 56694, 56780, 56786, 56842 Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaner, 8 lb. pail Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaning Kit, 4 lb. Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaner, 4 lb. pail Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaning Kit, 2.5 lb. Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaner, 2.5 lb. pail Capture Carpet & Rug Total Care Kit, 1 lb. Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaner, 1 lb. Healthy Home 16118, 16138 Healthy Home Pet Carpet Dry Cleaner, 1 lb. Oreck 15215, 15216, 15257, 15292, 15338, 16013, 16055, 16088, 16117, 16167, 16168, 56667, 56668, 56728, 56729 Oreck Dry Carpet Cleaner, 9 lb. pail Oreck Dry Carpet Cleaner , 4 lb. pail Resista 15230, 16077, 16081, 56632 Resista Dry Carpet & Rug Cleaning Kit, 4 lb. Resista Dry Carpet & Rug Cleaner, 4 lb. Riccar 16119, 16139 Riccar Pet Dry Carpet Cleaner, 1 lb. Riccar Pet Dry Carpet Cleaner, 4 lb.

What is the remedy for recall #17037?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17037 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dry carpet cleaner and contact milliken to receive 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 Six Brands of Dry Carpet Cleaning Powder Recalled by Milliken Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria 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/2017/Six-Brands-of-Dry-Carpet-Cleaning-Powder-Recalled-by-Milliken. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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