Recalls / 2005-05-11
CPSC, RadioShack Announce Recall of Video Head Cleaner
05169 · Recalled 2005-05-11 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled non-abrasive "Wet System" Video Head Cleaner was sold in a box labeled "Video Head Cleaner," "RadioShack" and "44-1230" or "44-1213." The box contains a cleaning video cassette and a bottle of cleaning solution. The 4-inch-high white plastic cleaning solution bottle is labeled "Video Head Cleaning Fluid" or "Cleaning Liquid for HEAD CLEANER." Other writing on the bottle includes "Contents: Isopropanol," and the item number "44-1230" or "44-1213."
Hazards
The cleaning solution bottle, which is labeled as containing isopropanol, actually contains methanol. Methanol can be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. It is much more toxic than isopropanol. Also, the cleaning solution bottle does not have special cautionary labeling and child-resistant packaging, as required by Federal regulation for methanol.
Reported injuries
RadioShack has received 39 reports from their poison center of children accessing this product. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately place this product out of reach of children and return the product to the nearest RadioShack store for a refund, or dispose of the bottle of cleaning fluid in accordance with all state and local requirements.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Wet System Video Head Cleaner | About 1 million |
Parties
- Importer
- RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- RadioShack, www.radioshack.com, from December 1995 through January 2005, for about $13.
Consumer contact
Call RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 anytime, or go to the firm's Web sites at www.radioshack.com and www.radioshackcorporation.com
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Source: CPSC recall 05169. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.