Recall: Revco De-Icer Recalled by Hysan

Hysan To Voluntary Recall Revco De-Icer

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Hysan Corporation of Chicago, Illinois, today announced the voluntary recall of 47,000 cans of Revco brand spray windshield de-icer that Hysan produced from October through December 1984.

Some of the aerosol cans containing this product have holes that allow the contents to leak or spray out. Hysan Corporation has received four reports of consumers who have been sprayed in the face by escaping contents. De-icers contain a flammable liquid, and close attention should be paid to the warning label.

The recalled cans display a blue and white label painted on the metal can. Revco de-icer cans with paper labels are not affected. The affected cans have the following batch codes stamped in blue on the bottom of the can:

Consumers with these affected products should return them to a Revco store for a full refund.

Consumers may call the CPSC Toll-Free Hotline for information at 800-638-CPSC. The teletypewriter number for the hearing-impaired is (301) 595-7054.