Scotch Toilet Bowl Restorer Recall Issued Over Leaking Bottles

Nearly 75,000 bottles of Scotch Instant Power Toilet Bowl Restorer have been recalled because they can leak, which has led to property damage in some cases and poses a potential risk of chemical burns for consumers. 

The Scotch Instant Power Toilet Bowl Restorer recall was announced on March 22 after the manufacturer, Scotch Corporation, received at least seven reports of bottles leaking.

These leaks caused property damage, but no one injuries were reported in connection to the bottles. However, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that the chemicals leaking out of the bottles could potentially cause chemical burn injuries, as well as skin and eye irritation.

Bottles of Scotch Instant Power Toilet Bowl Restorer with a model number of 1803 are affected by the recall. The toilet bowl restorer was sold in grey plastic bottles with orange caps. The model number is located on the back of the bottle, next to the barcode. The bottles had the words “Guaranteed” and “Toilet Bowl Restorer” printed on them.

The recalled toilet cleaners were sold at Ace Hardware, Menards, True Value, GEBO’s and other hardware and retail stores between February 2009 and January 2010 for about $5. The CPSC warns consumers to stop using the product immediately and to contact Scotch for instructions on proper disposal and to get a full refund at 1-800-613-4343.