Prestone Recalls Shop Pro RV & Marine Antifreeze Due to Risk of Methanol Poisoning; Sold Exclusively at AutoZone

Recall number

22104

Title

Prestone Recalls Shop Pro RV & Marine Antifreeze Due to Risk of Methanol Poisoning; Sold Exclusively at AutoZone

Recall date

2022-03-16T00:00:00

Manufacturers

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Prestone Products Corporation, of Torrance, California"}]

Made in

[{"Country":"United States"}]

Importers

[]

Distributors

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Best Parts Inc., of Memphis, Tennessee"}]

Sold at

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"AutoZone stores nationwide during October 2021 for about $6."}]

Products

[{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"Shop Pro RV & Marine Antifreeze","NumberOfUnits":"About 325","Type":""}]

UPCs

[]

Hazards

[{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"Bottles labeled as Shop Pro RV & Marine Antifreeze were improperly filled with a product containing methanol. These improperly filled bottles do not have the mandatory cautionary label for products containing methanol warnings, including that the vapors are harmful and the product can be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Also, the directions on the bottle for properly flushing a potable water system can fail to adequately remove the methanol, presenting a risk of ingestion. Products containing methanol pose a poisoning hazard through inhalation or if ingested."}]

Remedies

[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled antifreeze and contact Prestone for a full refund and instructions on how to properly dispose of the product. Consumers who have already used the mislabeled product in any potable water system, SHOULD NOT DRINK WATER FROM THE SYSTEM and immediately contact Prestone Products for instructions on how to properly flush their water system."}]

Injuries reported

[{"Name":"None reported"}]

Description

The recall involves Shop Pro RV & Marine Antifreeze products manufactured by Prestone for AutoZone. Only bottles filled with blue fluid in one-gallon, clear bottles with date code FT21281 on the bottom of the bottle below the back label are included in the recall. "Shop Pro RV & Marine Antifreeze" is printed on the front of the bottles. If your bottle is filled with pink liquid, it is properly labeled, and it can be used.

Notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Prestone-Recalls-Shop-Pro-RV-Marine-Antifreeze-Due-to-Risk-of-Methanol-Poisoning-Sold-Exclusively-at-AutoZone

Last published

2022-03-16T00:00:00

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CPSC Consumer Product Recalls (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), pages.json, sha256 1b022dde64a0, published 2026-09-24

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