From: "Secretary, ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety" <secretary**At_Symbol_Here**DCHAS.ORG>
Subject: [DCHAS-L] CPSC: Nutrilife Recalls Bottles of Hydrogen Peroxide Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2017 09:56:51 -0400
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29% H2O2 as a consumer product!

- Ralph

Recall Number: 17-209

Nutrilife Recalls Bottles of Hydrogen Peroxide Due to Fire, Burn Hazards

Recall Summar

Name of Product: Nutrilife 29% hydrogen peroxide (H202) one-gallon bottles

Hazard: The bottle caps on the 29% hydrogen peroxide one-gallon bottles do not vent properly and can allow pressure to build up in the bottle and cause it to expand and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy: Refund, Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bottles of hydrogen peroxide, contact Nutrilife for safe handling instructions and to receive a free replacement bottle cap or for instructions on how to destroy the bottles and receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Nutrilife toll-free at 877-533-9572 anytime, direct at 604-996-6609 or 250-300-9455, by email at nutrilifeproductrecall**At_Symbol_Here**gmail.comor online at www.nutrilifeproducts.com and click on ‰??H202 Urgent Recall Notice‰?? for more information.

Pictures available here:
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Nutrilife-Recalls-Bottles-of-Hydrogen-Peroxide

Recall Details

Units:
About 11,800 (in addition, about 3,500 in Canada)

Description:

This recall involves Nutrilife Plant Products one gallon/four liter bottles of hydrogen peroxide (H202) liquid 29% oxidizer which is used as a source of oxygen for water, a preservative for fresh cut flowers, and to keep unwanted nutrient residuals clear in reservoirs, drippers and dripper lines. The plastic bottles are white with a blue/green label with a handle at the top. The Nutrilife logo, H202, Liquid 29% Oxidizer and ‰??An Oxygen Source for Water‰?? are printed on the front label. Open and closing instructions are printed on the bottle caps with indented lettering.

Incidents/Injuries:

Nutrilife has received one report of a fire resulting in minor property damage.

Sold at:
Plant food and hydroponic stores nationwide from November 2016 through July 2017 for about $33.

Manufacturer(s):
Nutrilife Plant Products, of Canada

Manufactured In:
Canada

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