WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Valvoline have announced a voluntary recall of Pyroil Brake Parts Cleaner and NAPA Brake Cleaner. More than 2.8 million cans of the cleaners are being recalled due to a defect in the spray valve.

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 affected aerosol cans contain a defective spray valve that might stick when depressed, possibly emptying the can's flammable contents. Valvoline has received nine complaints about sticking spray valves. One consumer was injured when the product sprayed into his eye.

The cans were sold at auto parts retail stores nationwide from March through September 2004 for about $2. 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)

C014 F084 C024 E064

C024 F094 C094 E144

C184 F104 C184 E244

C194 F234 C194 E254

C304 F244 C224 F174

D024 F284 C234 F184

D034 G134 C304 G284

D214 G144 C314 H124

D224 G194 D014 H304

D264 G294 D034 H314

E104 H034 D054 I074

F074 H194 E054 I084

Consumers should stop using the recalled aerosol cans immediately and contact Valvoline for a free replacement.

For more information, consumers should call Valvoline at (800) 255-3533 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site: www.valvoline.com.

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