Product recalls
WD-40 Recalls: 1 CPSC Recall Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 1 recall involving WD-40 products since 2010, the most recent on August 5, 2020. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
Products in our catalogue that may be affected
The model numbers of these WD-40 products appear in a recall notice. Check your product's model number and date code against the notice.
- WD-40 Multi-Use Product 11 oz Smart Straw – model WD-40, recall of Aug 2020
- WD-40 Specialist Silicone Lubricant – model WD-40, recall of Aug 2020
- WD-40 Specialist Rust Release – model WD-40, recall of Aug 2020
All WD-40 recalls
WD-40 Company Recalls X-14 Mildew Stain Remover Due to Risk of Skin Irritation
Hazard: Pressure can build up inside the bottle and cause it to fall over and leak, posing a risk of skin irritation.
Remedy: 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.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · August 5, 2020
WD-40 Company Recalls X-14 Mildew Stain Remover Due to Risk of Skin Irritation
- Recall number
- 20160
- Units
- About 130,000
- Hazard
- Pressure can build up inside the bottle and cause it to fall over and leak, posing a risk of skin irritation.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves includes only the 16 and 32 ounce bottles of X-14 Mildew Stain Remover. The recalled bottles have a lot code between 20052 O and 20127 O, which can be found on the back of the bottle. X-14 Mildew Stain Remover is a bathroom cleaning product used to remove mildew and stains from grout, tile, vinyl, and plastic surfaces. X-14 Mildew Stain Remover is printed on the front of the blue plastic spray bottle. Bottle Size Lot Code on Back of Bottle UPC 16 ounce 20052 O - 20063 O 041737260015 32 ounce 20062 O - 20127 O 041737260763
- Remedy
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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.
- Company
- Spartan Chemical Company Inc., of Maumee, Ohio, WD-40 Company, of San Diego, Calif.
- 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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.