CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Zep Commercial Cleaners Sold at The Home Depot
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-490.
Only the 32-ounce bottles of four types of Zep Commercial cleaners are part of this recall. They are the Acidic Toilet Bowl Cleaner; Calcium Lime & Rust Stain Remover; Grout Cleaner & Whitener; and Driveway, Concrete & Masonry Cleaner. The word "COMMERCIAL" is written before "ZEP" on the top of the labels on the white, plastic bottles, and the product names are written below the brand name.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-490.
Consumers should stop using the recalled cleaners immediately, since the bottles can leak, and call the Zep Commercial hotline. The hotline will help consumers determine if their cleaner bottle is leaking, and provide instructions on how to dispose of leaking bottles and get a refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact The Home Depot Stores Nationwide Exclusively Sold These Cleaners, From January 1998 Through February 2001, For Between $3 And $4. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-490.
For more information, call Zep Commercial toll-free at (888) 805-HELP between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.zepcommercial.com, or e-mail the firm at zephelp@zepcommercial.com
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The Home Depot Stores Nationwide Exclusively Sold These Cleaners, From January 1998 Through February 2001, For Between $3 And $4. Recall FAQ
The Home Depot Stores Nationwide Exclusively Sold These Cleaners, From January 1998 Through February 2001, For Between $3 And $4. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: CPSC, National Service Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Zep Commercial Cleaners Sold at The Home Depot. The notice was published on March 9, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1 units are potentially affected.