Serious Facial Injury from Explosion of Aerosol Can Prompts Sherwin-Williams Recall; Firm Warns Consumers Not to Handle Hi-Heat™ Coating Cans
CPSC recall 07259. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The aerosol cans can over-pressurize and explode, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should not handle the cans and 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.
CPSC recall 07259 has the recall date 3 Aug 2007. The notice names the firm The Sherwin-Williams. The recall has about 3,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Explosion. CPSC gives the product type Paint & Coating Items.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,000 |
| Description | 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 2000°F" in large white letters on the front of the can. |
| Product | Hi-Heat Aerosol Coating Cans, About 3,000, Paint & Coating Items |
| Sold at | Automotive supply stores, repair shops, and parts suppliers nationwide from August 2005 through June 2007 for about $20. |
| Manufacturer | The Sherwin-Williams Co |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,000Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Paint & Coating Items
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name The Sherwin-Williams
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 4 Nov 2008 | Sherwin-Williams Co. Recalls Krylon UV Fabric Protector Due to Respiratory Hazard |
| 18 Jan 2000 | CPSC, The Sherwin-Williams Co. and Brockway Standard Inc. Announce Recall of Furniture Refinisher |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 07259. https://recallregister.com/product/3681-serious-facial-injury-from-explosion-of-aerosol-can-prompts-sherwin-wi/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 07259 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Automotive supply stores, repair shops, and parts suppliers nationwide from August 2005 through June 2007 for about $20.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 07259?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States