Key Takeaway

PENRAY/STARTING FLUID by PENRAY COMPANIES, INC. was recalled on September 12, 2000. What to do: PENRAY HAS ISSUED A PRESS RELEASE TO THE PUBLIC AND IS NOTIFYING ALL ITS DISTRIBUTORS THAT THEY WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CANS OF STARTING FLUID FREE...

NHTSA Ongoing

PENRAY/STARTING FLUID

Recalled: September 12, 2000 ~24,932 units affected 00E053

Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PENRAY STARTING FLUID PART NO. 5315, SERVICE PRO STARTING FLUID PART NO. 5315, AND SUPER X PREMIUM STARTING FLUID PART NO. 470. A HIGH CONCENTRATION OF WATER IN THE AEROSOL CONTAINER CAN CAUSE RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT ALONG THE VERTICAL SEAM. THIS COULD RESULT IN FLUID LEAKING OUT.

Injuries / Consequence

IF THE CAN LEAKS FLUID, THIS COULD POSE A FIRE HAZARD OR IRRITATION TO CONSUMER'S EYES AND SKIN.

Remedy

PENRAY HAS ISSUED A PRESS RELEASE TO THE PUBLIC AND IS NOTIFYING ALL ITS DISTRIBUTORS THAT THEY WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CANS OF STARTING FLUID FREE OF CHARGE. PENRAY HAS ALSO ISSUED PLACARDS TO BE POSTED IN ALL ITS DISTRIBUTOR LOCATIONS.

Products Affected

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Vehicles

Company Information

PENRAY COMPANIES, INC.

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How do I check if my product is affected?

Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.

What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: PENRAY HAS ISSUED A PRESS RELEASE TO THE PUBLIC AND IS NOTIFYING ALL ITS DISTRIBUTORS THAT THEY WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CANS OF STARTING FLUID FREE OF CHARGE. PENRAY HAS ALSO ISSUED PLACARDS TO BE...

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