Nutrilife Recalls Bottles of Hydrogen Peroxide Due to Fire, Burn Hazards

Nutrilife 29% hydrogen peroxide (H202) one-gallon bottles

Date of Recall
2017-08-23

CPSC Release Number
17-209

Manufactured In
Canada

Units
About 11,800 (in addition, about 3,500 in Canada)

Sold By
Plant food and hydroponic stores nationwide from November 2016 through July 2017 for about $33. 

Problem/Hazard
The bottle caps on the 29% hydrogen peroxide one-gallon bottles do not vent properly and can allow pressure to build up in the bottle and cause it to expand and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards.

Injuries/Incidents
Nutrilife has received one report of a fire resulting in minor property damage.

Description

This recall involves Nutrilife Plant Products one gallon/four liter bottles of hydrogen peroxide (H202) liquid 29% oxidizer which is used as a source of oxygen for water, a preservative for fresh cut flowers, and to keep unwanted nutrient residuals clear in reservoirs, drippers and dripper lines. The plastic bottles are white with a blue/green label with a handle at the top. The Nutrilife logo, H202, Liquid 29% Oxidizer and "An Oxygen Source for Water" are printed on the front label. Open and closing instructions are printed on the bottle caps with indented lettering.

Remedy
Refund

Consumer Contact
Nutrilife toll-free at 877-533-9572 anytime, direct at 604-996-6609 or 250-300-9455, by email at [email protected] or online at www.nutrilifeproducts.com and click on "H202 Urgent Recall Notice" for more information. 

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