The Clorox Company is recalling approximately 5.4 million bottles of three types of Liquid Plumr clog removers because the bottles are not child-resistant as required by federal law. These 17-ounce products contain sodium hydroxide, a hazardous chemical that can cause serious harm if children are able to open the cap. The recall affects Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter, Pro-Strength Urgent Clear, and Industrial Strength Urgent Clear variants manufactured before March 22, 2016. While 8 reports of cap failure and 221 reports of leaking bottles have occurred, no injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately move these products out of the reach of children and contact the manufacturer for a full refund.
Children can remove the bottle caps, which do not meet child-resistant packaging requirements, exposing them to sodium hydroxide. This chemical poses a significant risk of severe chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes, and the bottles have also been reported to leak.
Consumers should keep this recalled product away from children and immediately contact The Clorox Company's Liquid Plumr call center for disposal and refund instructions.
Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter Clog Remover, formerly sold as Slow Flow Fighter - UPC Code 044600-002149
Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter Clog Remover, formerly sold as Slow Flow Fighter - UPC Code 044600-002149
Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter Clog Remover, formerly sold as Slow Flow Fighter - UPC Code 044600-002149
Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter Clog Remover, formerly sold as Slow Flow Fighter - UPC Code 044600-002149
Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Urgent Clear Clog Remover - UPC Code 044600-305486
Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Urgent Clear Clog Remover - UPC Code 044600-305486
Liquid Plumr Industrial Strength Urgent Clear Clog Remover - UPC Code 044600-314846
Liquid Plumr Industrial Strength Urgent Clear Clog Remover - UPC Code 044600-314846
Location of UPC code on the back of the bottle
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