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Cabot Recalls Composite Deck Cleaner Due to Inhalation and Fire Hazard

Date: April 2, 2008
Company: Cabot Stains (a division of Valspar Corp.), of Newburyport, Mass.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the store of purchase for a full refund. If the container looks deformed or if it feels hot to the touch, immediately call Cabot anytime to arrange for the safe handling of the product.

Affected Products

This recall involves the Cabot Composite Deck Cleaner #3502. The deck cleaner is a granular concentrate that, when mixed with water, is used to clean composite surfaces such as decks, railings, steps, fences and siding. It was sold in a 2-pound plastic container. The label on the container reads: "Cabot Composite Cleaner" and has number 3502 at the bottom of the front of the label.

Why Was This Recalled?

One of the components of the composite cleaner can react with metal foil residue on the packaging, releasing heat and chlorine gas. This poses a fire and inhalation hazard to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Cabot Stains (a division of Valspar Corp.), of Newburyport, Mass.

Cabot Stains (a division of Valspar Corp.), of Newburyport, Mass. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report