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Consumer product recall

American Cleaning Systems Inc. recalls Purple Power Glass Cleaning Liquids

Starting date:
October 7, 2016
Posting date:
October 7, 2016
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Chemicals
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-60506

Affected products

Purple Power Glass Cleaning Liquids

Product description

This recall involves various Purple Power Glass Cleaning Liquids sold in various container sizes.

The following products are included in this recall:
Name
Purple Power Glass Cleaner – Original Formula (8 oz)
Purple Power Glass Cleaner – Original Formula (16 oz)
Purple Power Glass Cleaner – Original Formula (32 oz)
Purple Power Ultra+ Instant Formula Glass Cleaner (8 oz)
Purple Power Ultra+ Instant Formula Glass Cleaner (16 oz)
Purple Power OIL/710 Solution (4 oz)
Purple Power OIL/710 Solution (16 oz)
Purple Power iTravel Glass Cleaner (2.25 oz)

 

Hazard identified

The consumer products do not have proper hazard labelling required by the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. Improper labelling could result in unintentional exposure to these products and lead to serious illness, injury or death.

Neither Health Canada nor American Cleaning Systems Inc. has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these products.

Number sold

Approximately 5000 units of the recalled products were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold in Canada from March 2006 to August 2016.

Place of origin

Manufactured in the United States.

Companies

Manufacturer
American Cleaning Systems Inc.
Palm Beach Gardens
Florida
UNITED STATES

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and dispose of them according to Municipal Hazardous Waste Guidelines.

For more information, consumers may contact Americal Cleaning Systems Inc. toll-free at 1-888-420-5874, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, or by email.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.