"Was 5-gallon sizes of \"Zep Industrial Purple Cleaner \u0026 Degreaser,\" and \"Zep Heavy Duty Floor Stripper\" recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #06237 was issued on 2006-08-17. %!s(\u003cnil\u003e)"

5-Gallon Zep-Brand Cleaner, Floor Stripper Sold at Home Depot Recalled, Containers Crack and Leak Corrosive Liquids

Recall Date

2006-08-17

Products Involved

5-gallon sizes of "Zep Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser," and "Zep Heavy Duty Floor Stripper"

Full Recall Description

Zep Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser is a clear, purple liquid. "Zep Heavy Duty Floor Stripper" is a clear, colorless, water-thin liquid. Both products were sold in 5-gallon, white pails with large blue labels and blue lids. Each pail carries a batch code written on the side of the pail. Only the following batch codes are included in the recall: Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser (HD0856), Batch Codes: 1607501, 1607601, 1608001, 1608101, 1608201, 1608601, 1608701, 1609001, 1609101, 1609401, 1609601, 1610101, and 1610301. Heavy Duty Floor Stripper (HD1071), Batch Codes: 1607401, 1607601, 1608101, 1608201, 1608301, 1608801, 1609001, 1609701, 1610001, and 1610201.

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Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

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Last verified: 2026-03-28