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Rust-Oleum Recalls Fluorescent Pink Spray Paint Due to Injury Hazard

Recall 23-298 · September 28, 2023 · Rust-Oleum

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled spray paint cans, take a photo of the product and the date code on the bottom of the can, wrap the product in a plastic bag, and place it out of reach of children. Consumers should contact Rust-Oleum for a full refund at recall@rustoleum.com. Consumers will be asked to provide the photos of the product and the date code on the bottom of the can, and name and mailing address to receive the refund. Consumers should dispose of the recalled product in accordance with local requirements.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-298 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 28, 2023
Brand
Rust-Oleum
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Rust-Oleum Professional Fluorescent Pink Inverted Marking Spray Paint cans
Hazard
Injury Hazard
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 84,000
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
September 28, 2023

What was recalled

This recall involves Rust-Oleum Professional Fluorescent Pink Marking Paint in a 15 oz. metal can. The cans have a fluorescent pink plastic lid that matches the color of the paint. Products sold at Lowe's state "WATER BASED FORMULA" on the can. The lot code for the recalled products is S34052 for units sold at Lowe's and S34054 for units sold through other retailers. The lot code is printed on the bottom of the can. Only these lot codes are included in the recall.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Rust-Oleum Professional Fluorescent Pink Inverted Marking Spray Paint cans · About 84,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Pink Marking Paint (Non-Lowe's Version)
Pink Marking Paint (Non-Lowe's Version)
Recalled Professional Fluorescent Pink Marking Paint (Lowe's Version)
Recalled Professional Fluorescent Pink Marking Paint (Lowe's Version)
Photo of Date Code on Bottom of Can (Non-Lowe's Version Pictured)
Photo of Date Code on Bottom of Can (Non-Lowe's Version Pictured)
Photo of Date Code on Bottom of Cano (Lowe's Version Pictured)
Photo of Date Code on Bottom of Cano (Lowe's Version Pictured)

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards, and hardware stores nationwide and online at amazon.com, homedepot.com and Lowes.com from April 2023 through July 2023 for about $10.; Rust-Oleum Corp., of Vernon Hills, Illinois.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received five reports of the spray valve assembly and plastic cap detaching with force, causing paint to splatter. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Rust-Oleum at 800-908-4050 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at recall@rustoleum.com or online https://www.rustoleum.com/pages/recall-information-pink-marking-paint or at https://www.rustoleum.com/ and click on the "Recall" tab on the home page for more information.

Recall history and context

Rust-Oleum appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Rust-Oleum recalls.

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?

Rust-Oleum Professional Fluorescent Pink Inverted Marking Spray Paint cans (About 84,000 units). This recall involves Rust-Oleum Professional Fluorescent Pink Marking Paint in a 15 oz.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled spray paint cans, take a photo of the product and the date code on the bottom of the can, wrap the product in a plastic bag, and place it out of reach of children. Consumers should contact Rust-Oleum for a full refund at recall@rustoleum.com. Consumers will be asked to provide the photos of the product and the date code on the bottom of the can, and name and…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 28, 2023. 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.