Valvoline Recall of Brake Cleaner and Brake Parts Cleaner

Pyroil® Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA® Brake Cleaner

Date of Recall

2004-11-04

CPSC Release Number

05-037

Manufactured In

United States

Company Phone Number

(800) 255-3533

Units

2.8 million cans

Manufacturer

The Valvoline Company, a Division of Ashland Inc., of Lexington, Ky.

Sold By

Auto parts retail stores nationwide from March 2004 through September 2004 for about $2.

Problem/Hazard

The affected aerosol cans contain a defective spray valve that might stick when depressed, possibly emptying the can's flammable contents.

Injuries/Incidents

Valvoline has received nine complaints about sticking spray valves. One consumer was injured when the product sprayed into his eye.

Description

The recall involves 13-ounce cans of Pyroil® Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA® Non-Chlorinated Brake Cleaner. This product is used by professional mechanics as well as "do-it-yourself" consumers who perform brake repairs on their own vehicles. The recalled cans contain one of the following four digits in their date codes, which are found on the bottom of the cans:

Pyroil (Part No. 4003)		NAPA (Part No. 4800)
C014 C024 C184 C194 C304 D024 D034 D214 D224 D264 E104 F074	F084 F094 F104 F234 F244 F284 G134 G144 G194 G294 H034 H194	C024 C094 C184 C194 C224 C234 C304 C314 D014 D034 D054 E054	E064 E144 E244 E254 F174 F184 G284 H124 H304 H314 I074 I084

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled aerosol cans immediately and contact Valvoline for a free replacement.

Consumer Contact

For more information, consumers should call Valvoline at (800) 255-3533 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.valvoline.com

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