Warning
Wet & Forget USA Recalls 2.7 Million Bottles of "Xtreme Reach" Outdoor Mold & Mildew Stain Remover with Hose End Nozzle Due to Risk of Skin and Eye Irritation
Injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using this product immediately.
Source: CPSC
WarningRecall #24043
Wet & Forget USA Recalls 2.7 Million Bottles of "Xtreme Reach" Outdoor Mold & Mildew Stain Remover with Hose End Nozzle Due to Risk of Skin and Eye Irritation
Wet & Forget (USA) Inc., of Elgin, Illinois · Wet & Forget "Xtreme Reach" Outdoor Rapid Application Moss, Mold, Mildew & Algae Stain Remover with Hose End Nozzle
Product Description
This recall involves the nozzles on Wet & Forget "Xtreme Reach" Outdoor Mold & Mildew Stain Remover (48 oz. & 68 oz.) bottles with hose end nozzles. The stain remover is sold in a blue plastic bottle and has UPCs 879288000077 (48 oz.) and 879288000084 (68 oz.) printed on the back of the bottle in the bottom right-hand corner of the label. "Wet & Forget" is written on the hose end nozzle.
Hazard
The hose end nozzle clip can dislodge and allow the cleaning solution to spray on users, posing a risk of skin and eye irritation and other injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Wet & Forget "Xtreme Reach" Outdoor Mold & Mildew Stain Remover with Hose End Nozzle and contact the firm for a free replacement nozzle. Consumers should not resume use of the stain remover until the replacement nozzle has been installed. Once replaced, the original nozzle should be discarded.
Repair
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 3,188 reports of dislodgement of the nozzle insert, including 157 reports of exposure to the cleaning solution and 28 reports that include complaints of skin or eye irritation.
411 Press Analysis
Wet & Forget (USA) Inc., of Elgin, Illinois has recalled Wet & Forget "Xtreme Reach" Outdoor Rapid Application Moss, Mold, Mildew & Algae Stain Remover with Hose End Nozzle after injury reports prompted CPSC action on December 7, 2023. This recall affects about 2.7 million. The hose end nozzle clip can dislodge and allow the cleaning solution to spray on users, posing a risk of skin and eye irritation and. The manufacturer is advising consumers to stop using the product immediately. Affected consumers can schedule a free repair by contacting the company directly. The CPSC recommends inspecting the product for matching model numbers and contacting the manufacturer if uncertain about whether a specific unit is covered.
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