Cabot Recalls Composite Deck Cleaner Due to Inhalation and Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 08237. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
One of the components of the composite cleaner can react with metal foil residue on the packaging, releasing heat and chlorine gas. This poses a fire and inhalation hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the store of purchase for a full refund. If the container looks deformed or if it feels hot to the touch, immediately call Cabot anytime to arrange for the safe handling of the product.
CPSC recall 08237 has the recall date 2 Apr 2008. The notice names the firm Cabot Stains (a division of Valspar Corp.). The recall has about 24,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Cleaners/Cleaning Products.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Cabot has received one report of the composite cleaner's plastic container partially melting and emitting a chlorine odor. No injuries were reported. |
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| Units | 24,000 |
| Description | This recall involves the Cabot Composite Deck Cleaner #3502. The deck cleaner is a granular concentrate that, when mixed with water, is used to clean composite surfaces such as decks, railings, steps, fences and siding. It was sold in a 2-pound plastic container. The label on the container reads: "Cabot Composite Cleaner" and has number 3502 at the bottom of the front of the label. |
| Product | Cabot Composite Deck Cleaner, About 24,000, Cleaners/Cleaning Products |
| Sold at | Home improvement centers and hardware stores nationwide from February 2007 through February 2008 for about $20. |
| Distributor | Cabot Stains (a division of Valspar Corp.) |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 24,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Cleaners/Cleaning Products
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Cabot Stains (a division of Valspar Corp.)
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08237The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 08237. https://recallregister.com/product/4263-cabot-recalls-composite-deck-cleaner-due-to-inhalation-and-fire-hazard/. 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 08237 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Cabot has received one report of the composite cleaner's plastic container partially melting and emitting a chlorine odor. No injuries were reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home improvement centers and hardware stores nationwide from February 2007 through February 2008 for about $20.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08237?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 24,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States