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Medium RiskCPSC
Home & Furniture/Cleaning Products

CR Brands Recalls Mean Green Cleaner and Degreaser Products Due to Chemical Hazard

Agency Publication Date: January 21, 2015
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Summary

Approximately 83,800 units of Mean Green Super Strength and Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser are being recalled because they may contain ammonia despite being labeled as ammonia-free. These products were sold in 20-ounce, 40-ounce, and 1-gallon containers at retailers such as Walmart and Dollar General. No injuries have been reported, but the company is offering a free replacement for all affected units. Consumers should check their bottles for specific UPC and date codes and stop using the products immediately if they are part of the recall.

Risk

The product labels incorrectly state they do not contain ammonia. If a consumer unknowingly mixes this product with bleach or other household chemicals, it can create toxic or irritating gases that are hazardous to inhale.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the front of your bottle to see if it is 'Mean Green Super Strength Cleaner and Degreaser' or 'Mean Green Industrial Strength Cleaner and Degreaser'.
  2. Look for the UPC barcode number on the back of the bottle and check if it matches: 720547001208 (20oz), 720547001406 (40oz), 720547001017 (128oz/1 gal Super Strength), or 720547001024 (128oz/1 gal Industrial Strength).
  3. Check the date code printed on the bottle below the label; affected products have date codes 4225, 4226, 4227, 4228, 4229, or 4230.
  4. If your product matches the UPC and date codes, stop using it immediately and do NOT mix it with other cleaning chemicals, especially bleach.
  5. Return the affected product to the retailer where it was purchased to receive a free replacement.
  6. For more information, contact CR Brands toll-free at 866-447-3369 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.crbrandsinc.com and click on 'Safety Letters'.
  7. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for any additional consumer safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

📋Replace

Consumers who have a product with the UPC and date code should immediately discontinue use of the product and return it to the retailer for a replacement.

Contact: CR Brands toll free at (866) 447-3369 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Mondays through Fridays or online at www.crbrandsinc.com and click on Safety Letters for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Mean Green Super Strength Spray (20oz)
UPC Codes:
720547001208
Lot Numbers:
4225
4226
4227
4228
4229
4230
Date Ranges: Sold between August 2014 and November 2014
Product: Mean Green Super Strength Spray (40oz)
UPC Codes:
720547001406
Lot Numbers:
4225
4226
4227
4228
4229
4230
Date Ranges: Sold between August 2014 and November 2014
Product: Mean Green Super Strength (128oz)
UPC Codes:
720547001017
Lot Numbers:
4225
4226
4227
4228
4229
4230
Date Ranges: Sold between August 2014 and November 2014
Product: Mean Green Industrial Strength (128oz)
UPC Codes:
720547001024
Lot Numbers:
4225
4226
4227
4228
4229
4230
Date Ranges: Sold between August 2014 and November 2014

Product Images

Mean Green Super Strength #720547001017 128oz

Mean Green Super Strength #720547001017 128oz

Mean Green Super Strength #720547001406 40oz

Mean Green Super Strength #720547001406 40oz

Mean Green Super Strength #720547001208 20oz

Mean Green Super Strength #720547001208 20oz

Mean Green Industrial Strength #720547001024 128oz

Mean Green Industrial Strength #720547001024 128oz

Date codes are printed on the back of the bottle near the QR code

Date codes are printed on the back of the bottle near the QR code

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 15061
Status: Active
Manufacturer: CR Brands, Inc., West Chester, OH
Sold By: Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Fred's, Walmart and small retailers nationwide from August 2014 to November 2014 for between $1 and $8.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 83,800
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: CR Brands toll free at (866) 447-3369 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Mondays through Fridays or online at www.crbrandsinc.com and click on Safety Letters for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 26, 2015

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