Valspar Recalls Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener Products Due to Chemical Hazard

Recall Date
2016-12-01
Manufacturer
The Valspar Corporation, Cabot brand owner, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Units Affected
About 10,300

Products Involved

Cabot wood cleaner and wood brightener products

Hazard

A faulty cap seal can cause the containers to leak contents, posing a chemical hazard to consumers. Inhaling, ingesting or skin contact with the product can cause burning and other injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled products and keep them away from children and immediately contact Valspar for disposal and refund instructions.

Reported Injuries

None reported

Sold At

The wood cleaners were sold at Menards in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin in August 2016 for about $10. The wood brighteners were sold at Blain Supply, Do It Best, L&M Fleet Supply, Menards and Orgill in California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota and South Dakota from August 2016 through September 2016 for about $15.

Manufactured In

United States

Full Recall Description

This recall involves Cabot-branded wood cleaner and wood brightener products, sold in one gallon (3.78 L) white bottles with a handle that are about 9 inches tall. The bottles have the Cabot logo and the name of the product on the front. Products included in the recall have the following badge alphanumeric identifier printed on the back of bottle: Wood Cleaner Wood Brightener 67MAX20006 67MAX20203 67MAX20007 67MAX20204 67MAX20009 67MAX20206 67MAX20103 67MAX20109 67MAX20105

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