Prestone recalls two de-icers due to child-accessible trigger assembly. Products contain methanol and ethylene glycol. If trigger can be removed, contact for replacement.
The trigger spray assembly can be removed from the De-Icer and Frost Shield container. The product contains methanol and ethylene glycol. Children may gain access to the product by removing the trigger assembly, posing a risk of poisoning.
Prestone is recalling its Windshield De-Icer and Ice & Frost Shield products because children can remove the trigger assembly, risking poisoning from methanol and ethylene glycol. This is a serious safety issue for young children who might access the product.
The trigger assembly can be easily removed by twisting the neck shroud counter-clockwise. This allows children to access the methanol and ethylene glycol inside, which can cause poisoning if ingested.
Parents and caregivers of young children who own or use these products are most at risk. Children under age 5 are particularly vulnerable due to the potential for poisoning.
Check for a clear yellow 32-ounce bottle with a black tip on the nozzle for Windshield De-Icer (SKU AS-246). For Ice & Frost Shield, look for a clear yellow 32-ounce bottle with a yellow trigger pull (SKU AS-247). The SKU number is printed on the bottom left of the back label.
Inspect the bottle to see if the trigger assembly can be removed by twisting the neck shroud counter-clockwise.
If the trigger assembly can be removed, contact Prestone to receive a new replacement trigger assembly that cannot be removed.
Always keep all products that contain hazardous chemicals out of reach and sight of children. Consumers should inspect the bottle to see if the trigger assembly can be removed by twisting the neck shroud counter-clockwise. If the trigger assembly can be removed, consumers should contact Prestone to receive a new replacement trigger assembly that, once engaged, cannot be removed.
Prestone Windshield De-Icer (SKU AS-246) and Prestone Ice & Frost Shield (SKU AS-247).
Children may remove the trigger assembly, gaining access to methanol and ethylene glycol inside the product, which can cause poisoning if ingested.
The recall does not specify a deadline for action; contact Prestone if the trigger assembly can be removed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Prestone to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6499 — Prestone Prestone® Windshield De-Icer and Prestone® Ice & Frost Shield Hello, I own a Prestone® Windshield De-Icer and Prestone® Ice & Frost Shield that is covered by recall 6499 from Prestone. The official recall notice states: Always keep all products that contain hazardous chemicals out of reach and sight of children. Consumers should inspect the bottle to see if the trigger assembly can be removed by twisting the neck shroud counter-clockwise. If the trigger assembly can be removed, consumers should contact Prestone to receive a new replacement trigger assembly that, once engaged, cannot be removed. 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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