CPSC, The Penray Companies Inc. Announce Recall of Starting Fluid
CPSC recall 00165. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The starting fluid is extremely flammable and the leaking fluid poses a fire hazard. Direct contact with the product also can irritate the consumer's eyes and skin.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled starting fluid immediately. Place it in a well-ventilated area away from sparks or flames. Consumers should call Penray for information on how to dispose of these cans, and how to get a refund.
CPSC recall 00165 has the recall date 17 Aug 2000. The notice names the firm The Penray Companies. The recall has about 113,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Automotive Products.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Penray has received three reports of cans of the starting fluid leaking. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 113,000 |
| Description | The recalled starting fluid was sold under the Penray, Super-X and Service Pro brand names in 10.1 ounce cans. The recalled cans have a number printed on the dome of the can ranging from 9305 through 9365. For consumers who purchased the starting fluid by the case, the production date is written on the side of the case. The cans are mostly black with white and red writing and black plastic caps. |
| Product | Penray, Super-X, and Service Pro cans of starting fluid, About 113,000, Automotive Products |
| Sold at | Automobile repair and rebuild shops sold the starting fluid nationwide, from November 1999 through August 2000, for $2 to $3. |
| Manufacturer | The Penray Companies Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 113,000Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Automotive Products
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name The Penray Companies
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00165The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 00165. https://recallregister.com/product/1993-cpsc-the-penray-companies-inc-announce-recall-of-starting-fluid/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 00165 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Penray has received three reports of cans of the starting fluid leaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Automobile repair and rebuild shops sold the starting fluid nationwide, from November 1999 through August 2000, for $2 to $3.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00165?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 113,000