5-Gallon Zep-Brand Cleaner, Floor Stripper Sold at Home Depot Recalled, Containers Crack and Leak Corrosive Liquids
CPSC recall 06237. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
5-gallon plastic pails containing the cleaning products can unexpectedly crack and leak from the base, posing a risk to consumers, due to the corrosive nature of these products.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled products and contact Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc. for information on how to receive a free replacement pail. Consumers with a leaky pail should place it inside another 5-gallon pail or large plastic bag, and then pour the remainder of the contents into a new container and label the product. Use gloves and eye protection when handling. Clean any spilled material by absorbing onto a solid absorbent and sweep up and discard it into a solid waste container. Rinse the affected area with clean water until no residue remains.
CPSC recall 06237 has the recall date 17 Aug 2006. The notice names the firm Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc., a subsidiary of Acuity Brands. The recall has about 6,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. CPSC gives the product type Cleaners/Cleaning Products.
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| Incidents and injuries | Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc. has received three reports of leaking pails. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 6,800 |
| Description | Zep Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser is a clear, purple liquid. "Zep Heavy Duty Floor Stripper" is a clear, colorless, water-thin liquid. Both products were sold in 5-gallon, white pails with large blue labels and blue lids. Each pail carries a batch code written on the side of the pail. Only the following batch codes are included in the recall: Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser (HD0856), Batch Codes: 1607501, 1607601, 1608001, 1608101, 1608201, 1608601, 1608701, 1609001, 1609101, 1609401, 1609601, 1610101, and 1610301. Heavy Duty Floor Stripper (HD1071), Batch Codes: 1607401, 1607601, 1608101, 1608201, 1608301, 1608801, 1609001, 1609701, 1610001, and 1610201. |
| Product | 5-gallon sizes of "Zep Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser," and "Zep Heavy Duty Floor Stripper", About 6,800, Cleaners/Cleaning Products |
| Sold at | The Home Depot nationwide from March 2006 through April 2006 for between $32 and $35. |
| Distributor | Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc., a subsidiary of Acuity Brands Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 6,800Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 10%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Cleaners/Cleaning Products
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc., a subsidiary of Acuity Brands
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06237. https://recallregister.com/product/3338-5-gallon-zep-brand-cleaner-floor-stripper-sold-at-home-depot-recalled/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06237 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc. has received three reports of leaking pails. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The Home Depot nationwide from March 2006 through April 2006 for between $32 and $35.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06237?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 6,800
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States