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CPSC, Benckiser Announce Recall of Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner and Daily Shower Spray

U.S. CPSCMicrobiologicalOct 7, 1999
Recalled bottles of Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner and Scrub Free Daily Shower Spray
Recalled bottles of Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner and Scrub Free Daily Shower Spray

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The bottles can contain a bacteria. The bacteria usually does not affect healthy individuals, but could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems or in individuals who have impaired immune systems.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner and Scrub Free Daily Shower Spray purchased prior to October 5, 1999. Shower enclosures that have been sprayed with these products should be washed with a diluted solution of vinegar (one part vinegar to two parts water).

Incidents & injuries

Benckiser has not received any report of injury associated with this bacteria and these products.

Product description

Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner is sold in a clear plastic, 32- ounce spray bottle. The spray cap is white with a purple screw cap and pull-lever. The front of the bottle shows either a picture of a star fish or an octopus. The Scrub Free Daily Shower Spray is sold in white plastic 32-ounce spray bottles and 64-ounce refill bottles. "Just Mist for Self-Cleaning Action!" is written on the label. Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner and Scrub Free Daily Shower Spray purchased after October 4, 1999, and Scrub Free Mildew Remover and Scrub Free Soap Scum Remover are not included in this recall.

Sold on

Supermarket, drug and discount department stores nationwide sold the affected lots of Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner and Scrub Free Daily Shower Spray, from May 1999 through October 4, 1999, for about $2 to $4.

Contact the company

Consumers should call Benckiser at (800) 286-9055 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a coupon for a free replacement bottle of any Scrub Free product.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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