852,000 cans of Thompson’s WaterSeal recalled. What’s inside might ignite
What’s supposed to protect your wood from water damage might flame on unexpectedly. Which is Thompson’s recalled 5 1/2 years — 852,000 cans — of its WaterSeal Waterproofing Wood Protector and Masonry Protector.
The problem, as stated in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice: “The contents of the cans can react with the package, causing rust to form along the can seam, which could spread to other areas of the can and create pinhole leaks. Leaking propellant poses a fire hazard when it comes into contact with sources of ignition. Leaking sealer can also result in property damage.”
Retailers have sent Thompson’s 18 reports of leaking cans. So far, no fires or property damage have been reported.
This covers Thompson’s WaterSeal Waterproofing Wood Protector Aerosol, item No. TH.041800-18; Thompson’s WaterSeal Signature Series Aerosol, item No. TH.091800-18; Thompson’s WaterSeal Waterproofer Plus Wood Protector Aerosol, item No. TH.011800-18; and Thompson’s WaterSeal Waterproofer Plus Masonry Protector Aerosol, item No. TH.023100-18. Cans were sold from February 2014 through September 2019.
The Thompson’s Company is eating the cost on this by offering a refund. At about $8 per can, that’s $6.8 million.
Consumers should toss out the cans (check local disposal guidelines for aerosol cans) and contact The Thompson’s Company for a refund at 888-304-3769, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time, or via email at thompsonsaerosolrecall@sherwin.com.
This story was originally published January 15, 2020 at 10:32 AM.
