WD-40 Company Recalls X-14 Mildew Stain Remover Due to Risk of Skin Irritation
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 20-160 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 5, 2020
- Brand
- WD-40
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- X-14® Mildew Stain Remover
- Hazard
- Risk of Skin Irritation
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 130,000
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 5, 2020
What was recalled
This recall involves includes only the 16 and 32 ounce bottles of X-14 Mildew Stain Remover. The recalled bottles have a lot code between 20052 O and 20127 O, which can be found on the back of the bottle. X-14 Mildew Stain Remover is a bathroom cleaning product used to remove mildew and stains from grout, tile, vinyl, and plastic surfaces. X-14 Mildew Stain Remover is printed on the front of the blue plastic spray bottle. Bottle Size Lot Code on Back of Bottle UPC 16 ounce 20052 O - 20063 O 041737260015 32 ounce 20062 O - 20127 O 041737260763
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- X-14® Mildew Stain Remover · About 130,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Amazon.com, Ace Hardware, Publix, Do It Best Hardware, and other retail stores (not sold in California stores) from March 2020 through July 2020 for between $4 and $5.; Spartan Chemical Company Inc., of Maumee, Ohio; WD-40 Company, of San Diego, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
None.
Consumer contact
WD-40 Company toll-free at 877-598-5726 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at either www.x14recall.expertinquiry.com or www.x14brand.com and click on Product Recall at the top of the page for more information.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
X-14® Mildew Stain Remover (About 130,000 units). This recall involves includes only the 16 and 32 ounce bottles of X-14 Mildew Stain Remover.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Skin Irritation.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled X-14 Mildew Stain Remover and contact WD-40 Company for instructions on how to dispose of the product or return it to receive 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 August 5, 2020. 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.