Filter Tech Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Filter Tech Inc. Announce Recall of Windshield Washer Fluid
The bottles, 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.
- Units
- About 335,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $2
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves 1-gallon bottles of Aqua Mist Windshield Washer Fluid with twist-off caps. The bottle's label reads in part, "Aqua Mist Windshield Washer Fluid Protects to -25° F...Manufactured by Filter Tech, Inc. Huntington, WV." The label's UPC number is "6 96632 00001 5."
The file
- Sold at
- Speedway Superamerica stores and other automotive stores in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia sold the windshield washer fluid, from October 1999 through April 2000, for about $1.50.
- Product type
- Automotive Products
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Filter Tech Inc., of Huntington, W.V.
Incident log
CPSC and Filter Tech are not aware of any injuries involving this product. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers immediately should return the bottles to the store where purchased for their choice of a full refund, exchange or child-resistant cap.
For more information, call Filter Tech at (800) 834-5832.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.