Use cautionConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published September 5, 2018
Rust-Oleum Countertop Coating Recall: Lead Paint Ban Violation
Rust-Oleum recalls black satin countertop coating with lead levels exceeding federal limits. Lead exposure risks health issues, especially for children. Consumers get refunds or repair kits.
The countertop coating contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Rust-Oleum is recalling black satin countertop coating that contains lead levels above federal safety limits. This poses health risks, particularly for young children who might ingest lead. Affected products include one-quart containers with specific product and batch codes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3518-rust-oleum-countertop-coating-recall-lead-paint-ban-violation.
“Rust-Oleum Countertop Coating Recall: Lead Paint Ban Violation.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3518-rust-oleum-countertop-coating-recall-lead-paint-ban-violation. Based on CPSC recall #8390 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Rust-Oleum-Recalls-Countertop-Coating-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Paint-Ban).
Rust-Oleum Corp. recalled one-quart containers of black satin countertop coating due to excessive lead levels violating the federal lead paint ban, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Sept. 5, 2018. Consumers should stop using the product and contact Rust-Oleum for a refund or repair kit.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Rust-Oleum
Product: black satin countertop coating
Product number: 263209
Batch code: P7612D
Size: one-quart (32 fluid ounce)
Sold at: Ace Hardware, Amazon.com, Homedepot.com, Walmart.com and other stores nationwide from June 2017 through February 2018
What to do
Consumers who have not used the coating will receive a full refund plus $25 to return the product. Those who have applied it will receive a repair kit or replacement of affected surfaces. Contact Rust-Oleum at 800-908-4050 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at rustoleumcountertoprecall@rustoleum.com or online at www.rustoleum.com.
The hazard
The coating contains lead levels exceeding the federal ban, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues, according to the CPSC. The agency reported no incidents or injuries associated with this recall.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Rust-Oleum Corp. has one other recall on record since Jan. 6, 2021: a Jan. 6, 2021 aerosol paint recall for a detachable container injury hazard. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Sept. 10, 2026 Lontcs Busy Board recall for lead poisoning risk, a Feb. 26, 2026 TheK children's Christmas tree play set recall for lead exposure risk, and a July 16, 2026 Liizousuda paint thinner bottle recall for child poisoning risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for one-quart containers with product number 263209 and batch code P7612D. The can is silver with a green and white label that says 'countertop coating,' 'black satin,' 'renew laminate surfaces,' and 'moisture & scratch resistant.'
Brand
Rust-Oleum
Product
Rust-Oleum black satin countertop coating
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using the recalled countertop coating if you have applied it.
Contact Rust-Oleum
Reach out to Rust-Oleum for a repair kit or replacement if you have applied the coating.
Get Refund
Unapplied products will receive a full refund plus $25 for returning the product.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled countertop coating and contact Rust-Oleum. Consumers who have not used the countertop coating will receive a full refund plus $25 to return the product to Rust-Oleum. Consumers who have applied the recalled countertop coating will receive a repair kit or replacement of the affected surfaces.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Ace Hardware and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Homedepot.com and Walmart.com from June 2017 through February 2018 for about $20.”
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 8390 — Rust-Oleum Countertop Coating Recall: Lead Paint Ban Violation
Hello,
I own a Rust-Oleum Countertop Coating Recall: Lead Paint Ban Violation that is covered by recall 8390 from Rust-Oleum.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled countertop coating and contact Rust-Oleum. Consumers who have not used the countertop coating will receive a full refund plus $25 to return the product to Rust-Oleum. Consumers who have applied the recalled countertop coating will receive a repair kit or replacement of the affected surfaces.
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.
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