Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner and Scrub Free Daily Shower Spray
Published October 7, 1999
Summary
CPSC records recall 00001, published October 7, 1999. Recalling firm: Benckiser Consumer Products Inc. of Greenwich, Conn.; Reported units: 230,000.
What's the hazard
The bottles can contain a bacteria. The bacteria usually does not affect healthy individuals, but could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems or in individuals who have impaired immune systems.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner and Scrub Free Daily Shower Spray purchased prior to October 5, 1999. Shower enclosures that have been sprayed with these products should be washed with a diluted solution of vinegar (one part vinegar to two parts water).
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Recall details
- Brand
- Benckiser Consumer Products Inc. of Greenwich, Conn.
- Manufacturer
- Benckiser Consumer Products Inc. of Greenwich, Conn.
- Distributor
- Supermarket, drug and discount department stores nationwide sold the affected lots of Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner and Scrub Free Daily Shower Spray, from May 1999 through October 4, 1999, for about $2 to $4.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner and Scrub Free Daily Shower Spray recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 00001 on October 7, 1999. Reported hazard: The bottles can contain a bacteria. The bacteria usually does not affect healthy individuals, but could cause respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems or in individuals who have impaired immune systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner and Scrub Free Daily Shower Spray purchased prior to October 5, 1999. Shower enclosures that have been sprayed with these products should be washed with a diluted solution of vinegar (one part vinegar to two parts water).
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Benckiser Consumer Products Inc. of Greenwich, Conn..