Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner Recalled by DuPont Due to Leaking Cap; Poses Risk of Severe Skin Irritation
CPSC recall 09055. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Pressure can build up in a full or nearly full bottle of the acidic cleaner when it is stored in elevated temperatures over an extended period of time, which can result in the cleaner leaking from underneath the cap. If the product comes into contact with skin, it can cause severe skin irritation.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner bottles if there are signs of leakage. Even if there are no signs of leakage, consumers should use gloves when handling the recalled bottles and contact DuPont to receive a free replacement bottle cap. Consumers should not return the product to Lowe's.
CPSC recall 09055 has the recall date 25 Nov 2008. The notice names the firm DuPont. The recall has about 20,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Cleaners/Cleaning Products.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Lowe's has received two reports of leaking bottles at two different Lowe's stores. One consumer reported temporary skin irritation. Another consumer reported skin peeling. |
|---|---|
| Units | 20,000 |
| Description | Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner is used to clean ceramic and porcelain tile and grout. It was sold in silver-colored one quart plastic bottles. "DuPont" and "Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner" are printed on the front of the bottle. UPC code 6-69009-71003-9 is printed on the back label. |
| Product | Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner Bottles, About 20,000, Cleaners/Cleaning Products |
| Sold at | Lowe's stores from March 2008 through October 2008 for about $7. |
| Manufacturer | DuPont |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 20,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Cleaners/Cleaning Products
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name DuPont
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09055The 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 09055. https://recallregister.com/product/5014-heavy-duty-acidic-cleaner-recalled-by-dupont-due-to-leaking-cap-poses/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- 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 09055 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lowe's has received two reports of leaking bottles at two different Lowe's stores. One consumer reported temporary skin irritation. Another consumer reported skin peeling.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lowe's stores from March 2008 through October 2008 for about $7.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09055?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 20,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States