August 31, 2005

Tile Perfect Inc. Announces Recall of Stand’n Seal Grout Sealer Due to Respiratory Problems

Name of Product: Stand’n Seal “Spray-On” Grout Sealer sold in 2005

Units: About 300,000 cans

Distributor: Tile Perfect, a division of Roanoke Companies Group Inc., of Aurora, Ill.

Hazard: The product’s odor is not chemically pungent enough to force consumers to minimize their exposure to the fumes. Consumers overexposed to these fumes can experience respiratory-related illness.

Description: : The product is marketed under the brand name of Tile Perfect™ Stand’n Seal “Spray-On” Grout Sealer. The date/lot codes are printed on the bottom of the can. All cans with date/lot codes starting with the following six digits are included in the recall: A20985; A30985; A10995; A20995; A30995; A11015; A21015; A31015; A11025; A21445; A31445; A11455; A21455; A31455; A11465; A21465. Units with other date/lot codes have been reformulated and are not subject to this recall.

Sold at: Exclusively at Home Depot Stores from April 2005 through June 2005 for about $10.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy:: Consumers should not use the aerosol product and return it to the Home Depot for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: : For more information, consumers can contact Tile Perfect Division at (800) 552-6225 Ext. 2572 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at http://standandseal.radius3.com/index.php?customernumber=194709802100457&pr=Consumer_Advisory&=SID