Here’s why a mildew stain removal spray sold at Publix and elsewhere got recalled
The WD-40 Company didn’t design X-14 Mildew Stain Remover to come out of the bottle on its own. That’s why about 130,000 16-ounce and 32-ounce bottles have been recalled.
The exact problem, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice: “Pressure can build up inside the bottle and cause it to fall over and leak, posing a risk of skin irritation.”
So far, this chemical skin irritation hasn’t happened yet, as far as the WD-40 Company knows. Still, the safety commission and Publix announced the recall Wednesday.
This covers 16-ounce bottles with lot Nos. from 20052 O to 20063 O and 32-ounce bottles with lot Nos. from 20062 O – 20127 O. Lot numbers can be found on the back of the bottle.
Consumers have the choice of returning the X-14 to the store of purchase for a full refund; contacting the WD-40 Company at 877-598-5726, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time; or going to the WD-40 Company’s website for the recall.
This story was originally published August 10, 2020 at 6:20 AM with the headline "Here’s why a mildew stain removal spray sold at Publix and elsewhere got recalled."
