WD-40 company recalls X-14 mildew stain remover due to risk of skin irritation

Jay EdwardsAugust 6, 2020

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WD-40 company is recalling about 130,000 bottles of X-14 mildew stain remover due to risk of skin irritation.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, pressure can build up inside the bottle and cause it to fall over and leak, posing a risk of skin irritation.

This recall involves includes only the 16 and 32 ounce bottles of X-14 Mildew Stain Remover. The recalled bottles have a lot code between 20052 O and 20127 O, which can be found on the back of the bottle. X-14 Mildew Stain Remover is a bathroom cleaning product used to remove mildew and stains from grout, tile, vinyl, and plastic surfaces. X-14 Mildew Stain Remover is printed on the front of the blue plastic spray bottle.

Bottle Size	Lot Code on Back of Bottle	UPC
16 ounce	20052 O – 20063 O	041737260015
32 ounce	20062 O – 20127 O	041737260763

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled X-14 Mildew Stain Remover and contact WD-40 Company for instructions on how to dispose of the product or return it to receive a full refund.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The mildew stain removers were sold at Amazon.com, Ace Hardware, Publix, Do It Best Hardware, and other retail stores (not sold in California stores) from March 2020 through July 2020 for between $4 and $5.

Consumers can contact the WD-40 company toll-free at 1-877-598-5726 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at either x14recall.expertinquiry.com or x14brand.com and click on Product Recall at the top of the page for more information.