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Product Recall Number: 07-259

Why was Hi-Heat Aerosol Coating Cans recalled?

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

Hi-Heat Aerosol Coating Cans
Here's product recall specific data for Hi-Heat Aerosol Coating Cans.

  • Product Recall Number: 07-259

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-08-02

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Hi-Heat Aerosol Coating Cans

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 Hi-Heat Aerosol Coating Cans. The aerosol cans can over-pressurize and explode, posing a risk of injury to consumers. Name of Product: Hi-Heat Aerosol Coating CansUnits: About 3,000Manufacturer: The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, OhioHazard: The aerosol cans can over-pressurize and explode, posing a risk of injury to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Sherwin-Williams has received one report of a consumer who suffered serious facial injuries including a broken jaw, broken teeth and nose, split lip, and a shattered eye socket when a can exploded.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.Sold at: Automotive supply stores, repair shops, and parts suppliers nationwide from August 2005 through June 2007 for about $20.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Sherwin-Williams at (888) 304-3769 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.sherwin-williams.com.

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 3,000

  • Incidents: Sherwin-Williams has received one report of a consumer who suffered serious facial injuries including a broken jaw, broken teeth and nose, split lip, and a shattered eye socket when a can exploded.

  • Remedy: 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.

  • Sold At: Automotive supply stores, repair shops, and parts suppliers nationwide from August 2005 through June 2007 for about $20.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: The Sherwin-Williams Co., of Cleveland, Ohio

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed