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.

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Reason 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

Details to help identify the product

Who sold the product

Various paint and hardware stores.

Identifying product features

All batches are being recalled. The bar codes for the products are 9314177241212 (500mL) and 9314177241229 (1L)

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Other identifying numbers

All batches are being recalled. The bar codes for the products are 9314177241212 (500mL) and 9314177241229 (1L)

Dates available for sale

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Where the product was sold

Nationally

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Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2015/14911 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.