Cabot Recalls Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener With Spray Pump Due To Irritation and Burn Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-283 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 27, 2012
- Brand
- Cabot
- Category
- Candles and household goods
- Products
- Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener in container with spray pump.
- Hazard
- Irritation and Burn Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burnChoking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 17,500 units of the Wood Cleaner and 10,900 units of the Wood Brightener.
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 12, 2016
What was recalled
Both products come in 1.3 gallon white handle tanks with black pump assembly and sprayer hose. The front has a yellow Cabot label with the product name. The back panel label contains instructions for use and product information and UPC codes 080351810503 on the Wood Cleaner bottles and 080351810497 on the Wood Brightener bottles.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener in container with spray pump. · About 17,500 units of the Wood Cleaner and 10,900 units of the Wood Brightener. units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Farm & Fleet, Lowes Home Improvement Stores, United Hardware, and other hardware stores nationwide from March 2011 until June 2012 for about $25.; Cabot Stains, a division of Valspar Corp., of Newburyport, Mass..
Injuries or incidents reported
Three incidents of leaks have been reported. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Cabot toll-free at (877) 755-3336 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. 7 days a week, or log on to www.cabotstain.com
Recall history and context
Cabot appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
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?
Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener in container with spray pump. (About 17,500 units of the Wood Cleaner and 10,900 units of the Wood Brightener. units). 3 gallon white handle tanks with black pump assembly and sprayer hose.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Irritation and Burn Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the products and return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers should also not attempt to reuse empty containers.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 12, 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.