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InfoRecall #25173

Taylor Water Technologies Recalls Phosphate Reagent Bottles Sold with Test Kits Due to Risk of Severe Chemical Burns; Violation of Federal Regulation for Child-Resistant Packaging

Taylor Water Technologies LLC, of Sparks, Maryland · Phosphate Reagent #1 Bottles sold within the Taylor Phosphate Test Kits

Recalled Phosphate Reagent #1 Bottles sold within the Taylor Phosphate Test Kits (image 1 of 2)
Recalled Phosphate Reagent #1 Bottles sold within the Taylor Phosphate Test Kits (image 1 of 2) Photo: CPSC / Public Domain
Recalled Phosphate Reagent #1 Bottles sold within the Taylor Phosphate Test Kits (image 2 of 2)
Recalled Phosphate Reagent #1 Bottles sold within the Taylor Phosphate Test Kits (image 2 of 2) Photo: CPSC / Public Domain

Product Description

This recall involves the replacement reagent #1 bottles sold with Taylor Phosphate Test Kits #K-1106 and also sold separately. The kits are used to test the level of phosphate in water for pools, spas and aquariums. The water testing kits are labeled with the brand name "Taylor," the kit name "Phosphate Test" and part number "K-1106." The bottle in the kit that contains sulfuric acid is labeled with the brand name "Taylor," product name "Phosphate Reagent #1," part number "R-0980" and "A Size: 22 mL (.75 oz)." The replacement reagent bottle that is sold separately has the same label. Phosphate Reagent #1 has a shelf-life of 24 months.

Hazard

The recalled Taylor Water Technologies reagent bottles sold with test kits contain sulfuric acid, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging for the bottle with sulfuric acid is not child resistant, posing a risk of chemical burns to the skin or eyes and internal corrosive burns, if ingested.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled Phosphate Reagent #1 bottles immediately, place them in a safe and secure location away from the reach of children and contact Taylor Water Technologies for information on how to properly dispose of the recalled bottle and obtain a free replacement bottle. Only unexpired Phosphate Reagent #1 bottles are included in this recall and eligible for the free replacement. Taylor Water Technologies is contacting all known purchasers directly.

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411 Press Analysis

The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of Phosphate Reagent #1 Bottles sold within the Taylor Phosphate Test Kits on March 6, 2025. The recalled Taylor Water Technologies reagent bottles sold with test kits contain sulfuric acid, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). This recall covers about 10,000 units and was initiated by Taylor Water Technologies LLC, of Sparks, Maryland. The CPSC’s incident record for this recall states that no injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the product and receive a free replacement. Consumers can verify whether their product is affected by checking model numbers against the CPSC listing.

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