Kano Laboratories Recalls Super Lube® Products Due to Risk of Poisoning; Violation of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act

Hazard

The recalled products contain either ethylene glycol or low-viscosity petroleum distillates, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging for the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. Additionally, petroleum distillates can get into the lungs, causing chemical pneumonia and/or pulmonary damage, which can be fatal.

How to identify the recalled product

The recall involves Super Lube products which include the following: Syncopen Synthetic Penetrant, Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluid, and Metal Protectant and Corrosion Inhibitor. The products are used to prevent corrosion in various machinery. Super Lube Syncopen Synthetic Penetrant was sold in a four-ounce white spray bottle (item number 85004), a 32-ounce or one-quart trigger spray black plastic bottle (item number 85032), and a one-gallon (item number 85010) white plastic bottle with a handle. The container bears the brand Super Lube followed by a flag of green, blue, orange, and yellow stripes. Super Lube Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluid was sold in a one-gallon white plastic bottle (item number 86010) with a handle. Super Lube Metal Protectant & Corrosion Inhibitor was sold in a 32-ounce or one-quart trigger spray black plastic bottle with a handle (item numbers 83032 / 83032A). The Super Lube products have one of the following lot numbers located on the bottom or rear label: Super Lube Syncopen Synthetic Penetrant Size Item Number Lot Number 1.0 Gallon Bottle 85010 17348 L24 - 23320 K26 1.0 Quart Trigger Sprayer 85032 17290 J35 - 23320 K26 4 ounce Bottle 85004 17348 L24 - 23320 K26 Super Lube Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluid Size Item Number Lot Number 1 Gallon Bottle 86010 16120 D48 - 24040 B16 Super Lube Metal Protectant & Corrosion Inhibitor Size Item Number 1 Quart Trigger Sprayer 83032 / 83032A 17348 L24 - 23297 J49

About this recall

CPSC announced this recall on May 16, 2024. It covers About 3,700 units. The remedy type is refund: the firm will give your money back, usually after you return or destroy the product. Reported incidents: None reported.

Where it was sold

Grainger Parts, E & R Industrial Sales, Home Depot, and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and other websites from January 2018 through January 2024 for between $5.50 and $445.

Companies and identifiers

Manufacturer

Kano Laboratories LLC, of Bohemia, New York