Mr. Clean manual cleaning equipment

3 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jan 5, 2020. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

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3reports to CPSC
Jan 5, 2020the latest report was made
Sep 20, 2011the earliest
2with the company’s comments

Brand: Mr. Clean
Makers: The Procter & Gamble Company and Butler Home Products, LLCMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Manual cleaning equipmentNot buckets and pailsCPSC’s product type: Manual Cleaning Equipment (Excl. Buckets and Pails) (code 480), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Home Cleaning Appliances & Equipment

Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“Mr Clean”

By month

1 report from February 2019 to January 2020; the most in January 2020, 1. 2 earlier reports, since September 2011, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
January 2020	1
July 2015	1
September 2011	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
Hurt, no treatment 2 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

Seen by a doctor or nurse
Made Jan 5, 2020, sent to the company Jan 22, 2020, published by CPSC Feb 5, 2020

The product, in the report: Mr Clean Angle Broom Wide

I was using the Mr Clean Angle Broom Wide to sweep when suddenly the broom broke in half exposing metal which lacerated my finger in two places. I lost lots of blood and had to go to Urgent Treatment where I received 10 stitches. The broom had been purchased within the last year and did not show any signs of damage prior to use. The broom had only been used for the purposes it is intended, primarily sweeping a partially covered patio at my suburban residence.

Model
Angle Broom Wide
Bought from
Big Lots Stores, Inc. (“Big Lots”), Ohio
Bought
Jul 1, 2019, about then
Where
Lexington, Kentucky: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 71, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Mr Clean, made or sold by Butler Home Products, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Seen by Medical Professional

CPSC report 20200105-19449-2147375592. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Jul 16, 2015, sent to the company Sep 28, 2015, published by CPSC Oct 13, 2015

The product, in the report: Magic Eraser Pack of 4 Size: 11.8 x 6.1 x 2.6 cm

The consumer stated that she used the magic eraser to clean paint off of the surface. Without realizing, the consumer used it to clean paint off of the side of her left arm.
The consumer stated that within an hour, the left arm area where she applied the product started tingling. The consumer stated that the area got red, started stinging and also swelled up.
The consumer was unable to find treatment information on the packaging of the product so she went to the manf’s website for more information. She was unable to find anything on their site. The consumer contacted the manf. They were uninformative and were willing to provide coupon towards a new purchase. The consumer also contacted them through e-mail and spoke to a supervisor. The consumer was unable to receive any information on treatment of the issue.
The consumer stated that on the back of the box, towards the bottom, there is a very small warning informing the user on how to not use the product. It does not mention in that warning that the product cannot be applied on the body. In a paragraph to the right hand side of the warning, it indicates “do not use on skin or other parts of the body. Using on skin will lightly cause abrasion. Keep out of reach of toddlers and pets to avoid accidental ingestion.” The consumer stated that this message is written in a really hard to find place on the packaging. The consumer stated that there is no indication of what do to if the product is applied on the skin by mistake.
The consumer believes that the warning should be in the front of the packaging. There should also be information on the packaging guiding the consumer to instructions in case of accidental use on body.
The consumer stated that there are no ingredients or chemicals listed on the packaging.
The consumer stated that any information she found online on how to treat her arm was from other individuals who had similar incidents.
The consumer’s doctor was not available so she treated the issue at home. She applied warm compress for the swelling and applied antibiotic lotion and aloe for abrasion. She also took several [REDACTED] tablets.

UPC
037000820277
Bought from
Home Depot, New Jersey
Bought
Jul 1, 2015, about then
Where
Waretown, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 67, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Mr. Clean, made or sold by The Procter & Gamble Company
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/13/2015) The Procter & Gamble Company: We’re sorry to hear of your experience with Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Please know we’re deeply committed to the health and safety of our consumers and we take this and all consumer comments seriously. As with all P&G products, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser has been extensively evaluated to ensure it is safe when used as directed to clean hard surfaces. It works by physically removing grime, much like a pencil eraser physically removes pencil marks from paper. The physical friction of rubbing picks up the dirt and grime. To help consumers avoid accidents, there’s a list of precautions on the back of the package including a statement not to use on skin and to keep out of the reach of children and pets. For consumers interested in the ingredients used in our products, we’ve prepared ingredient lists for many of our household products, including Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, which can be accessed on our website pgproductsafety.com Again, we are sorry you had this experience and regret any discomfort you felt. It’s important for us to be aware of any concerns about our products, so we appreciate your efforts to bring this to our attention and to let us know of know of your interest in additional information on our package. If you have any questions regarding this matter, we encourage you to get back in touch with us.

CPSC report 20150716-38ED1-1498119. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Sep 20, 2011, sent to the company Sep 28, 2011, published by CPSC Oct 20, 2011

The product, in the report: Mr. Clean Magic Eraser -- purchased from a convenience store.

My boyfriend was using the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on the wall in our apartment to get out scuff marks -- no sooner had he started then he started seeing blood on the eraser -- he looked down at his hand and his middle finger was bleeding through the skin -- and his other fingers on his hand were getting redder and more irritated by the minute. It was clearly from the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and he ran to the sink to run water on it. That didn’t help, he tried milk, thinking it might be a PH-balance thing -- needless to say he was in excruciating pain, and for something that is packaged as a “Magic” Eraser -- without huge warning labels -- to do something that severe is just irresponsible.

Where
Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 26, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Friend / Neighbor / Co-worker
As this report names them
Brand Mr. Clean, made or sold by The Procter & Gamble Company
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/12/2011) The Procter & Gamble Company: Thank you for informing us of your boyfriend’s experience while cleaning walls. At Mr. Clean, we’re deeply committed to the health and safety of our consumers – nothing is more important than ensuring the safety of our products. We want our consumers to use our products with complete confidence, so they’re formulated with great care and attention to safety. Please be assured we apply stringent safety standards to every aspect of the product. Under normal use there is no reason to expect any issues.
The Original Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is made from a soft foam and it works by physically removing the grime, much like a pencil eraser physically removes pencil marks from paper. There are no chemical reactions involved in the cleaning or that would react with your hands.
You should ensure the surface you’re cleaning is free of features that could cause damage to your hands (e.g. sharp points or inclusions), as these could come though any eraser, sponge, or rag.
We’d like to better understand what happened and would be interested in speaking with you or your boyfriend to learn more about this incident. We can be reached by calling our Consumer Care Line at 1-866-607-5535. We look forward to hearing from you and appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.

CPSC report 20110920-9909D-2147475157. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

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Sources

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

Mr. Clean manual cleaning equipment

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How badly anyone was hurt

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