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Fabric Protector Recalled Due to Respiratory Hazard

CPSC names numerous products from Claire-Sprayway Inc.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Claire-Sprayway Inc. announced a voluntary recall of about 73,500 fabric protector sprays.

According to the CPSC, overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers.The firm has received 36 incidents of overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist, 34 of which involved coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath. One incident resulted in a serious respiratory injury.

The recall involves fabric protector which is an aerosol coating used to protect fabric. The fabric protector was sold under the following brand names: Sprayway No. 980 Industrial Fabric Protector; 3D Fabric Protector; Auto Brite Fabric Protector Guardatela; Auto Magic Fabric Protector No. 91-S; Crystal Aire Products #680 Fabric Protector; Falcon Labs Spotless Fabric Protector; Quiltprotect Spray; Robbie’s Fabric Shield; Showcar Fabric Protector and Simoniz System 5 Stain Sentry Fabric Protector. The can size is 13.5 oz., and the product code is located on the bottom of the can.

The products were sold at automotive supply, auto detailing, upholstery, textiles, furniture and fabric stores nationwide from January 2005 through August 2010 for about $10.

More info: www.clairemfg.com or www.spraywayinc.com



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