CPSC, Tile Perfect Inc. Announce Recall of Stand'n Seal Grout Sealer Due to Respiratory Problems
Source: CPSC Recall #05253
Recall Date
2005-08-31
Manufacturer
Tile Perfect, a division of Roanoke Companies Group Inc., of Aurora, Ill.
Units Affected
About 300,000 cans
Products Involved
Stand'n Seal Spray-On Grout Sealer sold in 2005
Hazard
The product's odor is not chemically pungent enough to force consumers to minimize their exposure to the fumes. Consumers overexposed to these fumes can experience respiratory-related illness.
Remedy
Consumers should not use the aerosol product and return it to the Home Depot for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
There have been 88 reports from consumers who have had adverse reactions after using the aerosol product, including 28 confirmed reports of overexposure resulting in respiratory symptoms for which medical attention was sought for coughing, irritation, difficulty breathing, dizziness and disorientation. Thirteen individuals required medical treatment including overnight hospitalization.
Sold At
Exclusively at Home Depot Stores from April 2005 through June 2005 for about $10.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
The product is marketed under the brand name of Tile Perfect™ Stand'n Seal "Spray-On" Grout Sealer. The date/lot codes are printed on the bottom of the can. All cans with date/lot codes starting with the following six digits are included in the recall: A20985; A30985; A10995; A20995; A30995; A11015; A21015; A31015; A11025; A21445; A31445; A11455; A21455; A31455; A11465; A21465. Units with other date/lot codes have been reformulated and are not subject to this recall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28