FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 4, 2004
Release # 05-037
Firm's Hotline: (800) 255-3533
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Valvoline Announce Recall of Brake Cleaner and Brake Parts Cleaner
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firms below.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Pyroil(r) Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA(r) Brake Cleaner
Units: 2.8 million cans
Manufacturer: The Valvoline Company, a Division of Ashland Inc., of
Lexington, Ky.
Hazard: The affected aerosol cans contain a defective spray valve that
might stick when depressed, possibly emptying the can's flammable
contents.
Incidents/Injuries: Valvoline has received nine complaints about
sticking spray valves. One consumer was injured when the product sprayed
into his eye.
Description: The recall involves 13-ounce cans of Pyroil(r)
Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA(r) Non-Chlorinated Brake
Cleaner. This product is used by professional mechanics as well as
"do-it-yourself" consumers who perform brake repairs on their own
vehicles. The recalled cans contain one of the following four digits in
their date codes, which are found on the bottom of the cans:
Pyroil (Part No. 4003):
C014
C024
C184
C194
C304
D024
D034
D214
D224
D264
E104
F074
F084
F094
F104
F234
F244
F284
G134
G144
G194
G294
H034
H194
NAPA (Part No. 4800):
C024
C094
C184
C194
C224
C234
C304
C314
D014
D034
D054
E054
E064
E144
E244
E254
F174
F184
G284
H124
H304
H314
I074
I084
Sold at: Auto parts retail stores nationwide from March 2004 through
September 2004 for about $2.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled aerosol cans
immediately and contact Valvoline for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should call Valvoline
at (800) 255-3533 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday.