Taylor Water Technologies Recalls Phosphate Reagent Bottles Sold with Test Kits Due to Risk of Severe Chemical Burns; Violation of Federal Regulation for Child-Resistant Packaging
Thu Mar 06 2025
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Summary
This recall involves the replacement reagent #1 bottles sold with Taylor Phosphate Test Kits #K-1106 and also sold separately. The kits are used to test the level of phosphate in water for pools, spas and aquariums. The water testing kits are labeled with the brand name "Taylor," the kit name "Phosphate Test" and part number "K-1106." The bottle in the kit that contains sulfuric acid is labeled with the brand name "Taylor," product name "Phosphate Reagent #1," part number "R-0980" and "A Size: 22 mL (.75 oz)." The replacement reagent bottle that is sold separately has the same label. Phosphate Reagent #1 has a shelf-life of 24 months.
Hazards
| Hazard | Type of Hazard |
|---|---|
| The recalled Taylor Water Technologies reagent bottles sold with test kits contain sulfuric acid, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging for the bottle with sulfuric acid is not child resistant, posing a risk of chemical burns to the skin or eyes and internal corrosive burns, if ingested. | Not specified |
Injuries
| Injury |
|---|
| None reported |
Manufacturers
| Manufacturer |
|---|
| Taylor Water Technologies LLC, of Sparks, Maryland |
Affected Products
| Product Name | Number of Affected Units |
|---|---|
| Phosphate Reagent #1 Bottles sold within the Taylor Phosphate Test Kits | About 10,000 |