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Scotch Corporation Recalls Instant Power Toilet Bowl Restorer

Recall 11-178 · March 22, 2011 · Scotch

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled Toilet Bowl Restorer and contact Scotch for disposal instructions and a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-178 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 22, 2011
Brand
Scotch
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Instant Power® Toilet Bowl Restorer™
Hazard
Fire and burn, Poisoning and toxic substances hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burnPoisoning and toxic substances
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 74,760
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
July 8, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves Instant Power Toilet Bowl Restorer cleaner with model number 1803. The model number is printed the back of the bottle next to the barcode. The toilet bowl restoring product was sold in a grey plastic bottle with an orange cap. The words "Guaranteed" and "Toilet Bowl Restorer" are printed on the bottle.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Instant Power® Toilet Bowl Restorer™ · About 74,760 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: True Value Hardware, Ace Hardware, GEBO's and other retail stores nationwide between February 2009 and January 2010 for about $5.; Scotch Corporation, of Dallas, Texas.

Injuries or incidents reported

Scotch has received seven reports of bottles leaking, resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Scotch Corporation at (800) 613-4242 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.scotchcorp.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Instant Power® Toilet Bowl Restorer™ (About 74,760 units). This recall involves Instant Power Toilet Bowl Restorer cleaner with model number 1803.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn, Poisoning and toxic substances hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Toilet Bowl Restorer and contact Scotch for disposal instructions and a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 8, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.