CPSC Recall in 2017: Nutrilife Recalls Bottles of Hydrogen Peroxide Due to Fire, Burn Hazards

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-209

Date: August 23, 2017

Product Name: Nutrilife 29% hydrogen peroxide (H202) one-gallon bottles

Recall Description:

This recall involves Nutrilife Plant Products one gallon/four liter bottles of hydrogen peroxide (H202) liquid 29% oxidizer which is used as a source of oxygen for water, a preservative for fresh cut flowers, and to keep unwanted nutrient residuals clear in reservoirs, drippers and dripper lines. The plastic bottles are white with a blue/green label with a handle at the top. The Nutrilife logo, H202, Liquid 29% Oxidizer and “An Oxygen Source for Water” are printed on the front label. Open and closing instructions are printed on the bottle caps with indented lettering.

Hazard Description:

The bottle caps on the 29% hydrogen peroxide one-gallon bottles do not vent properly and can allow pressure to build up in the bottle and cause it to expand and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Repair

Units: About 11,800 (in addition, about 3,500 in Canada)

Incidents:

Nutrilife has received one report of a fire resulting in minor property damage.

Sold At:

Plant food and hydroponic stores nationwide from November 2016 through July 2017 for about $33. 

Manufactured In:

Canada