CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Valvoline Announce Recall of Brake Cleaner and Brake Parts Cleaner

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-037

Date: November 03, 2004

Product Name: Pyroil® Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA® Brake Cleaner

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Valvoline Company, a Division of Ashland Inc., of Lexington, Ky. is voluntarily recalling 2.8 million cans of Pyroil brake parts cleaner and NAPA brake cleaner. The affected aerosol cans contain a defective spray valve that might stick when depressed, possibly emptying the can's flammable contents.Name of product: Pyroil® Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA® Brake Cleaner Units: 2.8 million cansManufacturer: The Valvoline Company, a Division of Ashland Inc., of Lexington, KYHazard: The affected aerosol cans contain a defective spray valve that might stick when depressed, possibly emptying the can's flammable contents. Incidents/Injuries: Valvoline has received nine complaints about sticking spray valves. One consumer was injured when the product sprayed into his eye. Description: The recall involves 13-ounce cans of Pyroil® Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA® Non-Chlorinated Brake Cleaner. This product is used by professional mechanics as well as "do-it-yourself" consumers who perform brake repairs on their own vehicles. The recalled cans contain one of the following four digits in their date codes, which are found on the bottom of the cans:  Pyroil (Part No. 4003)NAPA (Part No. 4800)C014C024C184C194C304D024D034D214D224D264E104F074F084F094F104F234F244F284G134G144G194G294H034H194C024C094C184C194C224C234C304C314D014D034D054E054E064E144E244E254F174F184G284H124H304H314I074I084Sold at: Auto parts retail stores nationwide from March 2004 through September 2004 for about $2. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled aerosol cans immediately and contact Valvoline for a free replacement. Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should call Valvoline at (800) 255-3533 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.valvoline.com.

Hazard Description:

The affected aerosol cans contain a defective spray valve that might stick when depressed, possibly emptying the can's flammable contents.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: 2.8 million

Incidents:

Valvoline has received nine complaints about sticking spray valves. One consumer was injured when the product sprayed into his eye.

Sold At:

Auto parts retail stores nationwide from March 2004 through September 2004 for about $2.

Manufactured In:

United States