Thompson’s WaterSeal Spray Recalled Over Fire Risk

Certain Thompson’s WaterSeal products were recently recalled due to concerns that the products pose a fire hazard to consumers.

On Jan. 14, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that The Thompson’s Company would be recalled several of their WaterSeal waterproofing sprays.

The contents of the Thompson’s WaterSeal cans can reportedly react with the aerosol packaging. As a result, rust forms along the can seam and could spread to other areas.

If pinhole leaks are formed, leaking propellant could ignite when it comes in contact with ignition sources. The CPSC notes that property damage could also result from the leaking sealer.

The Thompson’s Company has received 18 reports of leaking cans from retailers that sell the products, although no injuries, fires, or property damage were reported.

The recall affects about 852,000 units of the following products:

• Thompson’s WaterSeal Waterproofing Wood Protector Aerosol (Item #: TH.041800-18; UPC: 032053418006)
• Thompson’s WaterSeal Signature Series Aerosol (Item #: TH.091800-18; UPC: 032053918001)
• Thompson’s WaterSeal Waterproofer Plus Wood Protector Aerosol (Item #: TH.011800-18; UPC: 032053118005)
• Thompson’s WaterSeal Waterproofer Plus Masonry Protector Aerosol (Item #: TH.023100-18; UPC: 032053231001)

These products are found in aerosol cans and are sold to coat exterior wood as a way to prevent water damage. The recalled sprays come in 11 ounce cans with a green or blue cap. Consumers can look for the item number and/or UPC number to identify if their products are included in the recall.

Customers may have purchased the products from Lowe’s Home Improvement, Walmart, Menards, Home Depot and other stores for around $8 between February 2014 and September 2019.

The CPSC directs consumers to stop using the recalled Thompson’s Water Seal sprays immediately. Consumers should dispose of the products “in accordance with local requirements” and contact The Thompson’s Company to receive a full refund of their purchase.

Consumers can contact The Thompson’s Company at 888-304-3769 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or through email at ThompsonsAerosolRecall@sherwin.com.

There is also a form available on the Thompson’s WaterSeal website. Consumers can fill out this form to register for a refund. In order to receive a refund, the company asks consumers to upload a picture of the bottom of the can on their recalled product. This picture acts as proof of purchase. The company also required consumers to certify that they have disposed of the container and provide contact information such as names, address, email addresses, and telephone numbers.

The Thompson’s Company notes that recall requests should be processed within six to eight weeks. The provided contact information will reportedly be used to administer refunds after requests are processed.

Fire hazards can pose a significant risk for injury and property damage, which means that defective products posing a fire risk are quickly recalled. There were several fire hazard recalls announced in 2019, including the recall of Garvin Electrical Outlets and Zippo Ronson Tech Torches.

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