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Three Types of Liquid Plumr Clog Removers Recalled by The Clorox Company Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

⚠ 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.

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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7801.

This recall involves three Liquid Plumr clog removing products, sold in 17-ounce bottles that are about 9 inches tall. The bottles have the Liquid Plumr logo and the name of the product on the front. Liquid Plumr products included in the recall are: Name of Product UPC Code Description Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter, formerly sold as Slow Flow Fighter UPC Code 044600-002149 Orange bottle with a red cap Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Urgent Clear UPC Code 044600-305486 Blue bottle with a red cap Liquid Plumr Industrial Strength Urgent Clear UPC Code 044600-314846 Black bottle with a red cap The UPC code is printed in the lower left corner on the back of the bottle. Only bottles manufactured before March 22, 2016 are included in this recall.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7801.

Consumers should keep this recalled product away from children and immediately contact The Clorox Company's Liquid Plumr call center for disposal and refund instructions.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Dollar General, Family Dollar, Heb, Home Depot, Kroger, Lowe's, Meijer, Publix, Rite-aid, Target, Walgreens, Walmart And Other Dollar, Grocery, Hardware And Mass Merchandise Stores Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com, Drugstore.com And Quidsi.com From January 2012 Through May 2016 For Between $3 And $5. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. 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-7801.

The Clorox Company's Liquid Plumr call center toll-free at 855-490-0705 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.liquidplumr.com and click on "Important Safety Recall Notice" for more information.

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Dollar General, Family Dollar, Heb, Home Depot, Kroger, Lowe's, Meijer, Publix, Rite-aid, Target, Walgreens, Walmart And Other Dollar, Grocery, Hardware And Mass Merchandise Stores Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com, Drugstore.com And Quidsi.com From January 2012 Through May 2016 For Between $3 And $5. Recall FAQ

Dollar General, Family Dollar, Heb, Home Depot, Kroger, Lowe's, Meijer, Publix, Rite-aid, Target, Walgreens, Walmart And Other Dollar, Grocery, Hardware And Mass Merchandise Stores Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com, Drugstore.com And Quidsi.com From January 2012 Through May 2016 For Between $3 And $5. is the subject of a children's products recall: Three Types of Liquid Plumr Clog Removers Recalled by The Clorox Company Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement. The notice was published on July 14, 2016 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 5 units are potentially affected.