Prestone Products is recalling about 4.1 million units of its Windshield De-Icer (SKU AS-246) and Ice & Frost Shield (SKU AS-247) because the trigger spray assemblies are not child-resistant. The bottles contain hazardous chemicals, including methanol and ethylene glycol, which children can access by twisting off the spray top. These products were sold in 32-ounce clear yellow plastic bottles at retailers like AutoZone, Walmart, and Amazon between September 2011 and August 2015 for about $3 to $11. Prestone is providing free replacement trigger assemblies to fix the issue.
Children can easily remove the spray nozzle from the bottle, exposing them to methanol and ethylene glycol. These chemicals pose a severe risk of poisoning if swallowed or absorbed. No injuries have been reported.
Always keep all products that contain hazardous chemicals out of reach and sight of children. Consumers should inspect the bottle to see if the trigger assembly can be removed by twisting the neck shroud counter-clockwise. If the trigger assembly can be removed, consumers should contact Prestone to receive a new replacement trigger assembly that, once engaged, cannot be removed.
Prestone Windshield De-Icer
Prestone Ice & Frost Shield
Shroud on bottle of Prestone De-Icer and Ice & Frost Shield
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response