9999 STP FLAT FIXER Recall

Campaign:

94E002000 on 02/28/1994

Component:

Tires

Manufactured:

01/31/1992 - 12/31/1993

Affected:

2,800,000

Defect:

When the product is used to inflate a tire, and there is sufficient air in the tire, a highly combustible gas/air mixture is created.

Consequence:

If the combustible gas/air mixture leaks from the tireand is exposed to a source of ignition, the tire can rupture and cause seriousinjuries to persons repairing the tire or in the immediate area.

Correction:

First brands has asked for the return of all inventory of the product. press releases have been issued to the public and instructions provided for the proper disposal of the product. a full purchase price refund will be provided.

Notes:

System: equipment; aerosol canisters; fix flat.equipment description: aerosol tire repair product.note: please contact first brands consumer center at 1-800-277-3766 or thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393 for more information.

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