Product Recall: DrainX Power Liquid Unblocker 1000 ml (2111-0054)

Product recall for DrainX Power Liquid Unblocker 1000 ml presenting a serious chemical risk

Summary

Product: DrainX Power Liquid Unblocker 1000 ml

Hazard: Product presents a serious chemical risk due to absence of child-resistant closure and tactile warning device on the bottle.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. Consumers in possession of the product should return it to a Poundstretcher store for a full refund (with or without a receipt).

Product information

Type Chemical products – Drain cleaner
Barcode 5029551863532
Other identifier PLU 327440
Product description A drain cleaner supplied in an orange plastic bottle with a black cap. The product label includes its name “DrainX” and the words Power Liquid Unblocker” with an image of a drain “U” bend clearing of a blockage.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Report and PDF

Hazard

Poundstretcher is recalling all batches of the DrainX Power Liquid Unblocker 1000 ml as it doesn’t have a child-resistant closure and tactile warning device on the bottle. These additional safety measures are required as the liquid causes serious severe skin burns and eye damage.

This product does not comply with the Consumer Protection Act 1987 or meet the requirements of the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Chemicals Regulation (CLP) 2015.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users. Consumers in possession of the product should return it to a Poundstretcher store for a full refund (with or without a receipt).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2111-0054

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 27 March 2022