Wet System Video Head Cleaner
Published May 11, 2005
Summary
CPSC records recall 05169, published May 11, 2005. Reported units: About 1 million.
What's the hazard
The cleaning solution bottle, which is labeled as containing isopropanol, actually contains methanol. Methanol can be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. It is much more toxic than isopropanol. Also, the cleaning solution bottle does not have special cautionary labeling and child-resistant packaging, as required by Federal regulation for methanol.
What to do
Consumers should immediately place this product out of reach of children and return the product to the nearest RadioShack store for a refund, or dispose of the bottle of cleaning fluid in accordance with all state and local requirements.
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Recall details
- Brand
- RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas
- Distributor
- RadioShack stores nationwide and www.radioshack.com, from December 1995 through January 2005, for about $13.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Wet System Video Head Cleaner recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 05169 on May 11, 2005. Reported hazard: The cleaning solution bottle, which is labeled as containing isopropanol, actually contains methanol. Methanol can be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. It is much more toxic than isopropanol. Also, the cleaning solution bottle does not have special cautionary labeling and child-resistant packaging, as required by Federal regulation for methanol.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately place this product out of reach of children and return the product to the nearest RadioShack store for a refund, or dispose of the bottle of cleaning fluid in accordance with all state and local requirements.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RadioShack Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas.