Rust-Oleum recalls 20-oz Professional Bright Galvanizing Compound Spray due to risk of container detachment causing injury. Affected units have product number 7584838 and batch code H0304A. Consumers should stop using and return for refund.
“Rust-Oleum Aerosol Paint Recall: Detachable Container Injury Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2928-rust-oleum-aerosol-paint-recall-detachable-container-injury-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8980 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Rust-Oleum-Recalls-Aerosol-Paint-Due-to-Injury-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Jan. 6, 2021, that Rust-Oleum is recalling aerosol paint due to an injury hazard. Consumers should stop using the product and contact Rust-Oleel for a full refund.
How to tell if you have it
Rust-Oleum Professional Bright Galvanizing Compound Spray
Product number 7584838
Batch code H0304A
20-ounce can with silver cap
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aerosol paint and contact Rust-Oleum for a full refund. Rust-Oleum will give consumers information on how to safely dispose of the product.
The hazard
The bottom of the pressurized container can detach unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard. The firm has received six reports of the container bottom detaching, including one reported injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Rust-Oleum Corp. has 1 other recall on record since 2018-09-05. Other recent recalls of similar products include Liizousuda Paint Thinner Bottles Recalled (2026-07-16), Thermos 3000/3020 Food Jars and 3010 Bottles (2026-04-30), and Melissa & Doug Fire Truck Activity Board Recall (2026-09-17).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a silver can with a silver cap. The product number 7584838 and batch code H0304A are printed on the top or bottom of the can. The label states "Rust-Oleum," "Professional," and "Bright Galvanizing Compound."
Brand
Rust-Oleum
Product
Rust-Oleum Professional Bright Galvanizing Compound Spray
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled aerosol paint to prevent potential injury from the detachable container.
Contact Rust-Oleum
Reach out to Rust-Oleum for a full refund and instructions on safe disposal of the product.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aerosol paint and contact Rust-Oleum for a full refund. Rust-Oleum will give consumers information on how to safely dispose of the product.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Lowe's, Menards, and other hardware stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com and other websites from March 2020 through October 2020 for about $10.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Rust-Oleum
We’ve drafted a message you can send Rust-Oleum to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8980 — Rust-Oleum Aerosol Paint Recall: Detachable Container Injury Hazard
Hello,
I own a Rust-Oleum Aerosol Paint Recall: Detachable Container Injury Hazard that is covered by recall 8980 from Rust-Oleum.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aerosol paint and contact Rust-Oleum for a full refund. Rust-Oleum will give consumers information on how to safely dispose of the product.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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