Use cautionConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published October 7, 2020
Prestone Antifreeze Recall: Child Poisoning Risk from Poor Packaging
Prestone antifreeze products with specific model numbers and date codes were recalled due to child-resistant packaging failure, posing poisoning risk if swallowed by young children.
The antifreeze products contain the substance ethylene glycol which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The products' caps were not rotated enough during manufacturing to engage the child resistant mechanism, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Prestone antifreeze products from specific model numbers and date codes were recalled because their caps didn't properly engage the child-resistant mechanism, increasing risk of poisoning if young children swallow the contents. This affects certain antifreeze bottles sold under multiple brand names. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2994-prestone-antifreeze-recall-child-poisoning-risk-from-poor-packaging.
“Prestone Antifreeze Recall: Child Poisoning Risk from Poor Packaging.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2994-prestone-antifreeze-recall-child-poisoning-risk-from-poor-packaging. Based on CPSC recall #8914 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Prestone-Products-Recalls-Antifreeze-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirements-Risk-of-Poisoning).
Prestone Products Corporation recalled antifreeze due to failure to meet child resistant packaging requirements, posing a risk of poisoning if swallowed by young children, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 7, 2020. Consumers should immediately inspect the product and twist the cap to ensure the child resistant mechanism is engaged.
Highline AMAM Prime Guard 50/50 Antifreeze (Model HLAMAM5050GL/F; Date Codes OF20007, OF20008, OF20042, OF20043, OF20050)
Highline AMAM Prime Guard Concentrate Antifreeze (Model HLAMAMGL/F; Date Code OF20042)
Supertech Antifreeze Pre Diluted (Model ST4053/F; Date Codes OF20006, OF20007, OF20051, OF20055, OF20084, OF20070, OF20085)
Supertech Antifreeze (Model ST4003/F; Date Code OF20141)
Prime Antifreeze (Model AMAM AF3000/F; Date Codes OF20049, OF20078, OF20140)
Prime AMAM 50/50 Antifreeze (Model AF3100/F; Date Codes OF20043, OF20044, OF20078, OF20079, OF20140)
Starfire Antifreeze AMAM 50/50 (Model CPAMAM5050/F; Date Code OF20057)
What to do
Consumers should immediately inspect the product and twist the cap to ensure the child resistant mechanism is engaged. Contact Prestone Products toll-free at 888-269-0750 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.prestone.com and click on Safety Notice at the top of the homepage for more information.
The hazard
The antifreeze products contain ethylene glycol, which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The products' caps were not rotated enough during manufacturing to engage the child resistant mechanism, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include MedPride Baby Oil Bottles Recall: Risk of Child Poisoning and Serious Injury (2026-06-25), TecFlox Minoxidil Serum Recall: Child Poisoning Risk (2026-04-02), and Liizousuda Paint Thinner Bottles Recalled: Child Poisoning Risk (2026-07-16).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for black, gray, orange, white, or yellow one-gallon bottles with the brand name printed on the front. Look for specific model numbers and date codes listed in the recall notice.
Brand
Prestone
Product
Antifreeze products
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Inspect Product
Twist the cap to ensure the child-resistant mechanism is engaged before using the antifreeze.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately inspect the product and twist the cap to ensure the child resistant mechanism is engaged.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Ace Hardware, Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Highline, Home Depot, Lowe's, Pep Boys and Walmart stores nationwide and online from January 2020 through May 2020 for between $10 and $22.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Prestone
We’ve drafted a message you can send Prestone to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8914 — Prestone Antifreeze Recall: Child Poisoning Risk from Poor Packaging
Hello,
I own a Prestone Antifreeze Recall: Child Poisoning Risk from Poor Packaging that is covered by recall 8914 from Prestone.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately inspect the product and twist the cap to ensure the child resistant mechanism is engaged.
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.
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