January 19, 2023 • Recall #23105
Meguiar's Recalls Headlight Sealant Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning
Recall Description
This recall involves the Meguiar's Heavy Duty Headlight Sealant, which is included in the Meguiar's Heavy Duty Headlight Restoration Kit, product number G2980. The headlight sealant comes in a 2.5-ounce amber glass bottle and has "Headlight Sealant" in black lettering on a yellow background and "Heavy Duty" and "Meguiar's" printed on the label. Only headlight sealant packaged in an amber glass bottle are part of the recall.
Hazards Identified
- The recalled headlight sealant contains low-viscosity hydrocarbons which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging for the products does not meet federal child resistant packaging requirements, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Consumer Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and store it in a safe location out of sight and reach of children. Contact Meguiar's for information on how to dispose of the recalled product and how to obtain a free replacement.
Affected Products
| Product Name | Type | Units Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Duty Headlight Sealant | N/A | About 140,000 |
Meguiar's Heavy Duty Headlight Sealant (Product #G2402)
Manufacturers
Meguiar's Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Retailers
Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, O'Reilly Auto Parts and Walmart stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from January 2022 through August 2022 for about $30.
Verify Official Notice
Product recall terms or points of contact can change. Verify instructions directly with the CPSC announcement page.
View Official CPSC Notice