PRA number
2015/14911
Published date
Product description
Flood Tile & Laminate Paint Brush Cleaner & Thinners is for use clean-up (including of paint brushes) following use of tile and laminate paint, and for thinning that type of paint. The active ingredients are a solvent, naphtha (petroleum), and 1,2,4- Trimethylbenzene. The product is supplied in a cylindrical shaped tin 500 mL and 1L container.
Reasons the product is recalled
The child-proof cap may not be adequately secure and, in some cases, may be openable by a child.
The hazards to consumers
If the product is not stored out of reach of children as directed, young children may be able to open the container and come into contact with or consume its contents, which are poisonous and corrosive. Contact with the contents may result in injury or irritation to the skin and eyes, and to mucous membranes, respiratory tract and lungs in case of inhalation. Ingestion of the contents may result in poisoning injury or even death.
What consumers should do
Consumers should handle the product in accordance with the safety instructions on the tin, and either use all of the contents immediately, or secure the lid as tightly as possible, put it in two layers of securely closed plastic bags, and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. In case of any contact with the contents, follow the first aid instructions on the container carefully.
Contact Details: PPG Industries Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 055500939), 9
Birmingham Ave, Villawood, NSW 2163; Telephone Customer Service -
Technical Department on 131 686; or via email at john.willis@ppg.com or go
to www.floodaustralia.net
Contact Details: PPG Industries Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 055500939), 9
Birmingham Ave, Villawood, NSW 2163; Telephone Customer Service -
Technical Department on 131 686; or via email at john.willis@ppg.com or go
to www.floodaustralia.net
Traders who sold this product
Various paint and hardware stores.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
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Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
