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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2000 -- The Sherwin-Williams Co.,
of Cleveland, Ohio and Brockway Standard Inc. of Atlanta, Ga.,
are voluntarily recalling about 3,000 cans of Formby's Conditioning
Furniture Refinisher. The product and its vapors can seep or
leak from the nozzle base at the top of the can, posing a risk
of fire and chemical injuries.
The firms have received one report of an employee suffering
minor burns when refinisher vapors ignited in a retailer's
distribution center.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
Formby's Conditioning Furniture Refinisher, used to refinish
wood furniture, is sold individually and as part of Formby's
"Introduction to Refinishing Kit." The 32-ounce
metal can reads, "Formby's Furniture Workshop" and
"Furniture Refinisher" in white lettering on a burgundy
and mostly green background. A depiction of Homer Formby appears
on the face of the can.
The product can be identified by a code on the bottom of
the can written in black ink with one of the following lot
number sequences: A961600, A961610, A961620, A961630, A967270
and A969330. Cans with blue ink codes are not subject to this
recall.
Discount department, hardware and hobby stores nationwide
sold the refinisher from October 1999 through January 2000.
The individual cans sold for about $13 and the kits sold for
about $16.
Consumers should stop using this refinishing product immediately,
and place the product in a well-ventilated area. Since it
can leak, care should be taken to keep the product from spilling
by always keeping the container upright. Also, do not store
near any source of ignition, such as near a gas-fueled appliance.
Consumers should call (800) 523-9299 between 9 a.m.
and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for instructions on how
to handle and return the refinisher for replacement or a refund.
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