Blue Coral Recall of Rain-X® Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 20, 2001
Release # 01-234
Firm Hotline: (800) 416-1600 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052
CPSC, Blue Coral Announce Recall of Rain-X® Glass Cleaner and Washer Fluid
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Blue Coral, of Cleveland, Ohio is voluntarily
recalling about 1.1 million containers of Rain-X® glass cleaner and
washer fluid. 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.
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.
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."
Hardware, automotive and department stores nationwide sold the
recalled Rain-X® products from September 1998 through August 2001 for
between $1 and $5.
Consumers should keep these recalled products out of the reach of
young children. Consumers should call Blue Coral toll-free at (800) 416-1600 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for information
on receiving replacement child-resistant caps and a coupon toward a
Rain-X® product. Consumers also can visit the company's websites at
www.bluecoral.com or www.rain-x.com.
Rain-X® Washer Fluid Additive sold in 10-oz. and 16.9-oz. yellow
bottles is not subject to this recall.