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CPSC, Blue Coral Announce Recall of Rain-X® Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid

U.S. CPSCChemicalDamage to sightIngestionSep 20, 2001
Recalled Rain-X Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid
Recalled Rain-X Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid

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

Hazard

The products, which contain methyl alcohol, are not sealed with child-resistant closures, as required by federal law. Methyl alcohol, also known as methanol, is toxic and can cause blindness or death if ingested.

Remedy

Consumers should keep these recalled products out of the reach of young children. Consumers should call Blue Coral for information on receiving replacement child-resistant caps and a coupon toward a Rain-X® product.

Incidents & injuries

Blue Coral has received three reports of ingestion, including two children whose parents called the Blue Coral help line and were directed to immediate medical treatment.

Product description

The recalled products include three brands: Rain-X® Super Glass Cleaner Concentrate, which was sold in 10-oz. and 16.9-oz. plastic bottles, is a blue concentrated liquid that should be added to water; Rain-X® Plus Washer Fluid Concentrate, which was sold in 10-oz. and 16.9-oz. plastic bottles and single-use 1.2-oz. pouches, is a pink concentrated liquid that also should be added to water; and Rain-X® Washer Fluid Additive, which was sold in single-use 2-oz. pouches. The Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid bottles have a measuring cup built into the cap. A label on the back of the products reads in part, "Blue Coral Slick 50 Ltd." and "Made in USA." Rain-X® Washer Fluid Additive sold in 10-oz. and 16.9-oz. yellow bottles is not subject to this recall.

Sold on

Hardware, automotive and department stores nationwide sold the recalled Rain-X® products from September 1998 through August 2001 for between $1 and $5.

Contact the company

Consumers should call Blue Coral toll-free at (800) 416-1600 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's websites at www.bluecoral.com or www.rain-x.com

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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