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Rust-Oleum Recalls Countertop Coating Amid Lead Concerns


— September 5, 2018

If you’re planning a kitchen renovation or update in the near future, you may want to check the label on some of the products you plan to use. Earlier this week, Rust-Oleum issued a recall of it’s “black satin-colored countertop coating due to excess levels of lead.” According to the recall notice, only the “one-quart (32 fluid ounce) containers of Rust-Oleum black satin countertop coating with product number 263209 and batch code P7612D” are affected. Concerned consumers can find the product number and batch code printed on the bottom of the cans.


If you’re planning a kitchen renovation or update in the near future, you may want to check the label on some of the products you plan to use. Earlier this week, Rust-Oleum issued a recall of it’s “black satin-colored countertop coating due to excess levels of lead.According to the recall notice, only the “one-quart (32 fluid ounce) containers of Rust-Oleum black satin countertop coating with product number 263209 and batch code P7612D” are affected. Concerned consumers can find the product number and batch code printed on the bottom of the cans.

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Kitchen Countertop; image courtesy of antoniohez via Pixabay, www.pixabay.com

The recalled product was sold at Ace Hardware and other retail stores across the country, as well as online at “Amazon.com, Homedepot.com, and Walmart.com from June 2017 through February 2018.”

Lead is a toxic chemical and is especially dangerous for children. Because of this, Rust-Oleum is urging customers who have the product in their homes to discontinue use immediately. Customers who have any unopened cans of the recalled product can return it to the company for a full refund and an extra $25. If you have already used the product, notify the company and it will send you a repair kit.

For more information about the recall, or if you have questions or concerns, contact Rust-Oleum at 800-908-4050 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. You can also email the company at  rustoleumcountertoprecall@rustoleum.com.

Sources:

Rust-Oleum Recalls Countertop Coating Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Ban

Rust-Oleum recalls countertop coating for containing too much lead

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