Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter (Clorox) – packaging defect (2016)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Liquid Plumr® Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter®, Liquid Plumr® Industrial Strength Urgent Clear® and Liquid Plumr® Pro-Strength Urgent Clear® clog removers
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
UPC Codes
044600002149, 044600305486, 044600314846
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Liquid Plumr® Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter®, Liquid Plumr® Industrial Stren. The hazard is: The recalled bottles are not child-resistant and children can remove the top, posing a risk of chemi. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves three Liquid Plumr clog removing products, sold in 17-ounce bottles that are about 9 inches tall. The bottles have the Liquid Plumr logo and the name of the product on the front. Liquid Plumr products included in the recall are: Name of Product UPC Code Description Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter, formerly sold as Slow Flow Fighter UPC Code 044600-002149 Orange bottle with a red cap Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Urgent Clear UPC Code 044600-305486 Blue bottle with a red cap Liquid Plumr Industrial Strength Urgent Clear UPC Code 044600-314846 Black bottle with a red cap The UPC code is printed in the lower left corner on the back of the bottle. Only bottles manufactured before March 22, 2016 are included in this recall.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The recalled bottles are not child-resistant and children can remove the top, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. These products contain sodium hydroxide which is required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act to be sealed with child-resistant packaging.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should keep this recalled product away from children and immediately contact The Clorox Company's Liquid Plumr call center for disposal and refund instructions.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026