Scotch Corporation Recalls Instant Power Toilet Bowl Restorer
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
Photos from the recall notice

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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