August 3, 2007
The Sherwin-Williams Co. is recalling about 3,000 of its Hi-Heat aerosol coating cans and warning consumers not to handle them.
The aerosol cans can over-pressurize and explode, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Sherwin-Williams has received one report of a consumer who suffered serious facial injuries including a broken jaw, broken teeth and nose, split lip, and a shattered eye socket when a can exploded.
The recall involves Thermo-Tec Hi-Heat aerosol coating used to color and protect Thermo-Tec automotive exhaust wrap. The part number (#12002) is printed above the UPC, and the date code (#B1815) is written on the bottom of the can. The 11-ounce aerosol can is mostly blue with orange and yellow flames and has an aluminum-colored cap. The can states HI-HEAT COATING 2000F in large white letters on the front of the can.
The cans were sold at automotive supply stores, repair shops, and parts suppliers nationwide from August 2005 through June 2007 for about $20. They were made in the United States.
Consumers should not handle the cans and should contact Sherwin-Williams immediately. A representative will be dispatched within 48 hours to safely collect the recalled cans. Consumers will be sent a $15.00 check for each recalled can that is collected.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Sherwin-Williams at (800) 523-9299 between 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CT Saturday, or visit the firms Web site at www.sherwin-williams.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
