Clean shot drain cleaners

1 report to CPSC, the latest made Oct 17, 2013. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

1report to CPSC
Oct 17, 2013the latest report was made
Oct 17, 2013the earliest
1with the company’s comments

Brand: Clean shot
Maker: THEOCHEM LABORATORIES INCMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Drain cleanersCPSC’s product type: Drain Cleaners (code 929), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Household Chemicals, Paint, & Cleaning Products

By month

1 report from November 2012 to October 2013; the most in October 2013, 1.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
October 2013	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Emergency room 1 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment 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.

Emergency room
Made Oct 17, 2013, sent to the company Oct 25, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 18, 2013

The product, in the report: clean shot virgin 93% sulfuric acid drain cleaner

I PURCHASED CLEAN shot drain cleaner from Lowe’s in Peoria. Illinois. I took it home to pour it down my kitchen sink drain and when I went to pour it it splashed up on my lower arms hands upper neck and chin. I was rushed to the emergency room and was immediately placed in an irrigation shower cleansed and the EMT techshad me shower it all off.
My dad said it should have had a spout on it so it would not splash up on you and not just a twist off cap since it is 93% virgin sulfuric acid. It is a dangerous product and I don’t think it should be on the shelves. If my water had been shut off which a lot of people do when fixing drains I would have had severe damage to my body.

Model
clean shot virgin 93% sulfuric acid drain cleaner
Bought from
Lowe’s
Bought
Oct 13, 2013
Where
Peoria, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 47, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Clean shot, made or sold by THEOCHEM LABORATORIES INC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/7/2013) THEOCHEM LABORATORIES INC: First, Theochem Laboratories, Inc never received any notification of the incident until the correspondence received from the CPSC. Theochem does have a 24 – hour 7 - day a week Emergency Response Service through ChemTel Inc. No notification was ever received from the consumer filing the incident/complaint through ChemTel, Inc. Additionally, there was never any record or report filed by the hospital that the consumer allegedly went to for treatment.
Second, Theochem Laboratories, Inc. consumer product, Clean Shot Sulfuric Acid Drain Opener, is supplied for retail sale in a 32 ounce HDPE container. The container is supplied with a Child Resistant Cap (CRC) as specified by CPSC regulations Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), CFR Title 16 Part 1700 for products containing 10 percent or more by weight of sulfuric acid. Due to Theochem Laboratories strong commitment to the health and safety of our products used by consumers, we have taken several steps above and beyond the requirements specified in Title 16 Part 1700. Theochem Laboratories has also included a acid specific HDPE coated metal foil inductive seal, A safety yellow heat shrinked neck band over the bottles neck and cap bearing the red letter words “Caution Read Instructions Before Use” (repeated 24 times). Furthermore, the bottle comes over packed in a Polyethylene, zip-lock type clear plastic bag pre-printed with large letters bearing the red letter words “CAUTION – Use Extreme Care When Handling, Place Closed Container In Bag After Use”. The product label includes extensive application instructions, product opening instructions, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, as well as extensive hazard and precautionary statements regarding the products safe handling and use, as well as other useful information pertaining to the safe application and use of the product. The Clean Shot container “packaging and labeling” meets and exceeds all CPSC, OSHA and DOT requirements.
(12/17/2013) THEOCHEM LABORATORIES INC: December 3, 2013
Report # 20131017-BF11E-2147450838
In response to Ms. [REDACTED]’s reply:
First, Theochem does have a high and sincere concern for all parties that use its products. Theochem does not take lightly the safety of each and every consumer and has the utmost regard for their safety.
Second, Theochem has re-reviewed its records, not only internally but with those as well with its 24 hour, 7-day a week provider – [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] shows no record of ever receiving any telephone calls from Ms. [REDACTED] regarding the incident. Additionally, Theochem takes great pride in responding to customers when it receives any telephone calls regarding product concerns and/or product issues. In the case of Lowe’s Home Improvement, the store chain has initiated the policy that the consumer must refer any complaints to the store unit where the original purchase took place. Lowe’s, in turn, has made arrangements with its internal claims department to refer any product issues either to the manufacturer or to its insurance carrier. It is very likely that this particular store did not follow the procedure.
Third, regarding the safety of the sulfuric drain cleaner product, Theochem has already indicated that it meets and exceeds all packaging requirements as required for this product. Those requirements include a CRC cap inclusive of a bottle seal. As for the bottle having a spout, the shape of the bottle lends itself to being used safely when the care and use instructions are followed as indicated on the labeling. The image of the product that was included with Ms. [REDACTED]’s correspondence indicates that the product does have a handle but there is no visible sign that it has a spout. Furthermore, the bottle in the image is considerably larger that that of Theochem’s, thus making it more difficult to handle and use.
While we are sympathetic towards Ms. [REDACTED] and her concerns, it is apparent that she did not follow the care and use instructions properly. Additionally, it is also apparent that when there was an occurrence with using the product, she did not properly follow the instructions for reporting any type of emergency as indicated on the product labeling.

CPSC report 20131017-BF11E-2147450838. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Clean shot drain cleaners

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