Recall: Nutrilife Recalls Bottles of Hydrogen Peroxide Due to Fire, Burn Hazards

Description: This recall involves Nutrilife Plant Products one-gallon/four-liter bottles of hydrogen peroxide (H202) liquid 29% oxidizer which is used as a source of oxygen for water, a preservative for fresh cut flowers, and to keep unwanted nutrient residuals clear in reservoirs, drippers and dripper lines. The plastic bottles are white with a blue/green label with a handle at the top. The Nutrilife logo, H202, Liquid 29% Oxidizer and "An Oxygen Source for Water" are printed on the front label. Open and closing instructions are printed on the bottle caps with indented lettering.

Name of product: Nutrilife 29% hydrogen peroxide (H202) one-gallon bottles

Units: About 11,800 (in addition, about 3,500 in Canada)

Manufacturer: Nutrilife Plant Products, of Canada

Hazard: The bottle caps on the 29% hydrogen peroxide one-gallon bottles do not vent properly and can allow pressure to build up in the bottle and cause it to expand and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bottles of hydrogen peroxide, contact Nutrilife for safe handling instructions and to receive a free replacement bottle cap or for instructions on how to destroy the bottles and receive a full refund.

Recall date: August 23, 2017

Incidents/Injuries: Nutrilife has received one report of a fire resulting in minor property damage.

Sold At: Plant food and hydroponic stores nationwide from November 2016 through July 2017 for about $33.

Manufactured in: Canada

Consumer contact: Nutrilife toll-free at 877-533-9572 anytime, direct at 604-996-6609 or 250-300-9455, by email at nutrilifeproductrecall@gmail.com or online at www.nutrilifeproducts.com and click on "H202 Urgent Recall Notice" for more information.

Recall number: 17-209