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CPSC, Filter Tech Inc. Announce Recall of Windshield Washer Fluid

U.S. CPSCChemicalDamage to sightIngestionMay 16, 2000
Recalled Aqua Mist windshield washer fluid
Recalled Aqua Mist windshield washer fluid

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

Hazard

The bottles, 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 immediately should return the bottles to the store where purchased for their choice of a full refund, exchange or child-resistant cap.

Incidents & injuries

CPSC and Filter Tech are not aware of any injuries involving this product. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Product description

This recall involves 1-gallon bottles of Aqua Mist Windshield Washer Fluid with twist-off caps. The bottle's label reads in part, "Aqua Mist Windshield Washer Fluid Protects to -25° F...Manufactured by Filter Tech, Inc. Huntington, WV." The label's UPC number is "6 96632 00001 5."

Sold on

Speedway Superamerica stores and other automotive stores in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia sold the windshield washer fluid, from October 1999 through April 2000, for about $1.50.

Contact the company

For more information, call Filter Tech at (800) 834-5832.

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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