Thompson's® WaterSeal® Waterproofing Wood Protector recalled due to potential leakage and fire hazard
- Starting date:
- January 14, 2020
- Posting date:
- January 14, 2020
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Chemicals
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-72099
Last updated: 2020-01-14
Summary
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Product:
Thompson's® WaterSeal® Waterproofing Wood Protector. -
Issue:
Contents of can may react with the package, causing potential leakage. Leaking aerosol propellant from cans that are improperly stored near sources of ignition pose a potential fire hazard. -
What to do:
Consumers should immediately stop using the product. Customers should go to https://recall.thompsonswaterseal.com/ for further follow up on the recall.
Affected products
Thompson's® WaterSeal® Waterproofing Wood Protector
Product description
This voluntary recall involves Thompson's® WaterSeal® Aerosol Waterproofing Wood Protector.
The product is a clear aerosol waterproofing spray that provides outdoor wood protection recommended for small exterior wood projects. The product is in an aerosol can with a green label and cap.
The product information for Canadian cans are as follows:
SKU: THC041800-18
UPC: 067166418001
Hazard identified
Over time, the contents of the cans may react with the package, causing rust to form along the can seam, which could spread to other areas of the can. If enough time elapses, pinhole leaks may manifest in the wall of the can, particularly along the seam of the packaging, exposing the contents of the can to the environment. If leaking aerosol cans are improperly stored near sources of ignition, a potential fire hazard exists. Property damage from leaking liquid sealer could occur.
As of December 24, 2019, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 22,860 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from 2016 to 2019.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States of America.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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The Thompson's Company
Cleveland
Ohio
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product. Customers should go to go to https://recall.thompsonswaterseal.com/ where further information will be provided, and thereafter dispose of the Product in accordance with all local requirements.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products that pose a danger to human health or safety from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents or concerns related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.