Recalls / 2016-07-14

Three Types of Liquid Plumr Clog Removers Recalled by The Clorox Company Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

16225 · Recalled 2016-07-14 · CPSC page

Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter Clog Remover, formerly sold as Slow Flow Fighter - UPC Code 044600-002149

Description

This recall involves three Liquid Plumr clog removing products, sold in 17-ounce bottles that are about 9 inches tall. The bottles have the Liquid Plumr logo and the name of the product on the front. Liquid Plumr products included in the recall are: Name of Product UPC Code Description Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter, formerly sold as Slow Flow Fighter UPC Code 044600-002149 Orange bottle with a red cap Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Urgent Clear UPC Code 044600-305486 Blue bottle with a red cap Liquid Plumr Industrial Strength Urgent Clear UPC Code 044600-314846 Black bottle with a red cap The UPC code is printed in the lower left corner on the back of the bottle. Only bottles manufactured before March 22, 2016 are included in this recall.

Hazards

The recalled bottles are not child-resistant and children can remove the top, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. These products contain sodium hydroxide which is required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act to be sealed with child-resistant packaging.

Reported injuries

The Clorox Company has received 8 reports of the child-resistant bottle caps not working as intended and 221 reports of the bottles leaking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should keep this recalled product away from children and immediately contact The Clorox Company's Liquid Plumr call center for disposal and refund instructions.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Liquid Plumr® Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter®, Liquid Plumr® Industrial Strength Urgent Clear® and Liquid Plumr® Pro-Strength Urgent Clear® clog removers		About 5.4 million

Parties

Distributor: The Clorox Company, of Oakland, Calif.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Dollar General, Family Dollar, HEB, Home Depot, Kroger, Lowe's, Meijer, Publix, Rite-Aid, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, other dollar, grocery, hardware, mass merchandise, online at Amazon.com, Drugstore.com, Quidsi.com, $5.

Consumer contact

The Clorox Company's Liquid Plumr call center toll-free at 855-490-0705 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.liquidplumr.com and click on "Important Safety Recall Notice" for more information.

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Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Urgent Clear Clog Remover - UPC Code 044600-305486

Liquid Plumr Industrial Strength Urgent Clear Clog Remover - UPC Code 044600-314846

Location of UPC code on the back of the bottle

Source: CPSC recall 16225. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.