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Home & Furniture/Cleaning Products

WD-40 Company Recalls X-14 Mildew Stain Remover Due to Risk of Skin Irritation

Agency Publication Date: August 5, 2020
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Summary

WD-40 Company has recalled approximately 130,000 bottles of X-14 Mildew Stain Remover because pressure can build up inside the container, causing it to tip over and leak. This cleaning product was sold at major retailers like Amazon, Ace Hardware, and Publix between March 2020 and July 2020. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for disposal instructions and a full refund.

Risk

The pressurized bottles can leak unexpectedly, exposing users to the chemical cleaner which poses a significant risk of skin irritation upon contact. While no injuries have been reported yet, the leakage occurs when internal pressure causes the bottle to become unstable and fall over.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your bottle of X-14 Mildew Stain Remover to see if it is a 16-ounce or 32-ounce blue plastic spray bottle.
  2. Locate the lot code printed on the back of the bottle; affected 16-ounce bottles have codes 20052 O through 20063 O, and 32-ounce bottles have codes 20062 O through 20127 O.
  3. Verify the UPC code: 041737260015 for 16-ounce bottles or 041737260763 for 32-ounce bottles.
  4. Immediately stop using the recalled cleaner and contact WD-40 Company at 877-598-5726 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday) or visit www.x14brand.com for instructions on how to safely dispose of the product or return it for a full refund.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled X-14 Mildew Stain Remover and contact WD-40 Company for instructions on how to dispose of the product or return it to receive a full refund.

Contact: WD-40 Company toll-free at 877-598-5726 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at either www.x14recall.expertinquiry.com or www.x14brand.com and click on Product Recall at the top of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: X-14 Mildew Stain Remover (16-ounce)
UPC Codes:
041737260015
Lot Numbers:
20052 O - 20063 O
Date Ranges: March 2020 - July 2020
Product: X-14 Mildew Stain Remover (32-ounce)
UPC Codes:
041737260763
Lot Numbers:
20062 O - 20127 O
Date Ranges: March 2020 - July 2020

Product Images

Recalled X-14 Cleaner 16 oz. Bottle

Recalled X-14 Cleaner 16 oz. Bottle

Recalled X-14 Cleaner 32 oz. Bottle

Recalled X-14 Cleaner 32 oz. Bottle

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 20160
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Spartan Chemical Company Inc., of Maumee, Ohio
Sold By: Amazon.com, Ace Hardware, Publix, Do It Best Hardware, and other retail stores (not sold in California stores) from March 2020 through July 2020 for between $4 and $5.
Distributor: WD-40 Company, of San Diego, Calif.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 130,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: WD-40 Company toll-free at 877-598-5726 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at either www.x14recall.expertinquiry.com or www.x14brand.com and click on Product Recall at the top of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: August 5, 2020

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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