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Sherwin-Williams Recalls Dupli-Color Automotive Paint Due to Fire Hazard

  • Dupli-Color Automotive Paint
  • Dupli-Color Automotive Paint label
Name of Product:
Dupli-Color® Perfect Match™ Automotive Paint
Hazard:
The aerosol paint canister can leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers if the paint can is stored near a source of ignition.
Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
August 28, 2012
Units:
About 2,700
Consumer Contact

 For additional information, please contact Sherwin-Williams toll-free at (888) 304-3769 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.sherwin-williams.com

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Dupli-Color Perfect Match™ automotive paint in green metallic. The liquid paint was sold in an 8-ounce spray paint can. Batch code "HL2031LN" is printed on the bottom of the can, along with UPC code 026916715036.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Sherwin-Williams for a refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Advance Auto, Autozone, Discount Auto Parts, General Automotive Supply, NAPA, Pep Boys and other retail stores between July 2011 and June 2012 for about $7.
Importer(s):

Sherwin-Williams Company, of Cleveland, Ohio

Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
12-258

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