Six Brands of Dry Carpet Cleaning Powder Recalled by Milliken Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria
CPSC recall 17037. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The dry carpet cleaning powder can contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to bacteria poses a risk of respiratory and other infections in immunocompromised individuals. Consumers with healthy immune systems are generally not affected by the bacteria.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dry carpet cleaner and contact Milliken to receive a free replacement.
CPSC recall 17037 has the recall date 23 Nov 2016. The notice names the firm Milliken & Company. The recall has about 550,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Mould or bacteria.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 550,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Arm & Hammer, Capture, Healthy Home, Oreck, Resista and Riccar brands of dry carpet cleaners. The powder can be sprinkled on carpets and rugs to clean and deodorize them. The dry carpet cleaner was sold in various sizes and lot numbers. The lot number is printed on stickers on each container marked with a letter followed by the five-digit lot number. Capture and Resista brand dry carpet cleaners were sold individually and as part of a cleaning kit including a pre-mist spray and a brush. Brand Name Lot Numbers Description Arm & Hammer 15317, 16004, 16020, 16039, 16067, 16095, 16119, 56610, 59962, 56832, 56823 Arm & Hammer Pet Fresh Dry Carpet Cleaner, 18 oz. Capture 15194 through 15365 16001 through 16237 56596, 56608, 56694, 56780, 56786, 56842 Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaner, 8 lb. pail Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaning Kit, 4 lb. Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaner, 4 lb. pail Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaning Kit, 2.5 lb. Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaner, 2.5 lb. pail Capture Carpet & Rug Total Care Kit, 1 lb. Capture Carpet & Rug Dry Cleaner, 1 lb. Healthy Home 16118, 16138 Healthy Home Pet Carpet Dry Cleaner, 1 lb. Oreck 15215, 15216, 15257, 15292, 15338,… |
| Product | Dry carpet cleaners, About 550,000 |
| Sold at | Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, Oreck, Walmart and specialty carpet and vacuum stores nationwide from July 2015 through September 2016 for between $5 and $40 for the individual bottles or between $20 and $50 for a kit. |
| Manufacturer | Milliken & Company |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 550,000Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Milliken & Company
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 17037. https://recallregister.com/product/7912-six-brands-of-dry-carpet-cleaning-powder-recalled-by-milliken-due-to-r/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- 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 17037 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, Oreck, Walmart and specialty carpet and vacuum stores nationwide from July 2015 through September 2016 for between $5 and $40 for the individual bottles or between $20 and $50 for a kit.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 17037?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 17037?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 550,000