OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
94E002000
Tires
Reported Feb 23, 1994 · FIRST BRANDS
Summary
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.
Remedy
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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