Drano drain cleaners

6 reports to CPSC, the latest made Dec 31, 2025. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

6reports to CPSC
Dec 31, 2025the latest report was made
Apr 26, 2011the earliest
6with the company’s comments

Brand: Drano
Maker: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Makers, 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

Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“DRAINO”

By month

1 report from January 2025 to December 2025; the most in December 2025, 1. 5 earlier reports, since April 2011, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
December 2025	1
June 2012	2
March 2012	1
May 2011	1
April 2011	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Hospital admission 1 CPSC: Injury, Hospital Admission
Emergency room 2 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
Seen by a doctor or nurse 2 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

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 Dec 31, 2025, sent to the company Jan 6, 2026, published by CPSC Jan 21, 2026

The product, in the report: Drano shipped through Amazon, not labeled or protected in a box

Drano shipped through Amazon, not labeled, leaked, causing burns and skin damage - according to reviews they ship it leaking all the time
UPDATED ON 2/17/2026: [I forgot to finish why I disagree with the response by Drano, as Drano told me to destroy both Box 1 and Box 2, which Drano shipped with no label and no packaging correctly within 2 days. The pictures speak for themselves. I spoke to Drano and the nurse. I have that email.
Box 3 is [REDACTED], another product delivered open and dripping, and then recently they shipped another product, not packed or with warnings. Amazon has to approve the review of the products as they ship them, under both Drano and [REDACTED]. Numerous reviews indicate the same fact pattern as mine. So they are on notice that they are putting dangerous, unsafe items. The response from Drano is completely false and I can sent that email.]

Model
Drano
Serial number
Drano
Bought from
Amazon
Where
West Palm Beach, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 63, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Drano, made or sold by S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Seen by Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/20/2026) S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.: The following General Comment is in response to the Commission’s notice to S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. (“SC Johnson”) related to a consumer report dated December 31, 2025, Report No. 20251231-19416-2147325022, (“CPSC Report”) which describes a concern related to Drano® products received in an Amazon shipment and which she claims were not labeled, were leaking, and caused an injury. That notice was received by SC Johnson on January 6, 2026.
The consumer had previously advised SC Johnson she had received the leaking products from Amazon while making a claim for compensation. The incidents she described to representatives of SC Johnson’s Consumer Experience Center (“CEC”) are unique. SC Johnson is confident that its Drano® products are properly designed and manufactured and were not leaking when they left its control.
The CEC asked the consumer to provide additional information so that SC Johnson can evaluate her claim. The consumer has not yet provided the requested information. And, unfortunately, the allegedly leaking products were discarded by the consumer. If the consumer provides the requested information, SC Johnson will promptly evaluate it and will continue to work with her to address her concerns
If the Commission has additional information that it would like SC Johnson to consider, we would be glad to evaluate that information.

CPSC report 20251231-19416-2147325022. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jun 15, 2012, sent to the company Jun 29, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 16, 2012

The product, in the report: Drano Power Foaming Liquid 17oz in black plastic bottle.

I purchased a bottle of Drano Power Foaming Liquid from Home Depot on 5/29/12. Product was removed from the bag on 6/4/12 and was wet. Chemical contents had leaked out of the bottle and spilled on my wife and I, and our clothes, when it was removed from the bag. I found that the lid was not tight and WOULD NOT TIGHTEN. I tried to inform people about the potential safety risk on Home Depot’s website through a product review, but their people wouldn’t let my review post and despite their claim that someone would contact me to discuss this, no one has.

Model
MFG Model # : 014768 MFG Part # : 12738
UPC
Store SKU # 501065
Bought from
Home Depot
Bought
May 29, 2012
Where
La Mesa, California: Other Public Property/Office
Who was involved
Age 60, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Drano, made or sold by S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/18/2012) S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.: SC Johnson is submitting this initial response to Report 20120605-84BAC-2147466920 related to a consumer’s concern with a bottle of “Drano Power Foaming Liquid”. The consumer advised CPSC that after he purchased the product its contents leaked.
SC Johnson was not contacted by the consumer before he submitted the report. For that reason, we have not had a chance to inspect the product to see why it leaked. However, we would like to do so because we know that the cap and bottle used for SC Johnson’s Drano® Dual Force Foamer product have been independently tested and certified to meet all CPSC product safety regulations. Based upon the description we have received it appears the product may have been damaged or altered after it left SC Johnson’s possession.
Because SC Johnson is very concerned about the safety of its products and appreciates the opportunity to investigate the concerns of its customers we have contacted the consumer to learn more about the incident. At our request, he has agreed to return the product to us and we will analyze it promptly. Once we inspect the product we will report our findings to the consumer and we will supplement our response to his report.
In the meantime, SC Johnson encourages consumers to contact us by phone at 1-800-494-4855 for comments or questions about our products.

CPSC report 20120605-84BAC-2147466920. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Emergency room
Made Jun 13, 2012, sent to the company Jun 25, 2012, published by CPSC Jul 24, 2012

The product, in the report: Drain Clenaer

Cleaning pipes with Drano & hydrosulfuric acid Lungs: slightly diminished DIB Discharged home in stable condition Diagnosis: Accidental Inhalation possible pneumonitis & history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Where
Michigan: Unspecified
Who was involved
Age 47, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Drano, made or sold by S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/28/2012) S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.: SC Johnson appreciates this opportunity to respond to Report 20120613-65E63-1252853. SC Johnson sells a wide variety of Drano® drain cleaning products. These popular products are safe and effective when they are used appropriately. Indeed, the products are used millions of times each year without incident when their labeling instructions are followed. However, like all drain cleaners, Drano® products should not be mixed or used with other products. This basic safety information is stated on the packaging of each product and on SC Johnson’s website. While it is impossible to ascertain from the incident report which, if any, Drano® product was involved in the incident, it appears that this common sense safety precaution was not followed. SC Johnson encourages the users of its products to contact us if they have any questions or concerns about our products. For that reason, the packages of all of our products contain a toll-free telephone number or a consumer can send us an e-mail. We have checked our records and we do not believe that either the submitter or this consumer ever communicated with SC Johnson. Because we would like to understand the incident and what products were present, we hope that the consumer will contact us so that we can discuss the incident and any remaining concerns.

CPSC report 20120613-65E63-1252853. Submitter: Health Care Professional Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Emergency room
Made Mar 28, 2012, sent to the company Apr 5, 2012, published by CPSC May 3, 2012

The product, in the report: DRANO DRAIN CLEANER

In his crawlspace clearing a drain with Drano Lungs: Tight wheezing bilaterally DIB, cough Discharged home in stable condition Diagnosis: Noxious fume exposure with bronchospasm

Where
Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 57, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand DRANO, made or sold by S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(4/17/2012) S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.: SC Johnson appreciates this opportunity to respond to Report 20120328-6F461-1240425. SC Johnson sells a wide variety of Drano® drain cleaning products. These popular products are safe and effective when they are used appropriately. Indeed, the products are used millions of times each year without incident when their labeling instructions are followed. However, like all drain cleaners, Drano® products should not be mixed or used with other products. This basic safety information is stated on the packaging of each product and on SC Johnson’s website. While it is impossible to ascertain from the incident report which, if any, Drano product was involved in the incident, we suspect that this common sense safety precaution was not followed.
SC Johnson encourages the users of its products to contact us if they have any questions or concerns about our products. For that reason, the packages of all of our products contain a toll-free telephone number or a consumer can send us an e-mail. We have checked our records and we do not believe that either the submitter or this consumer ever communicated with SC Johnson. Because we would like to understand the incident and what products were present, we hope that the consumer will contact us so that we can discuss the incident and any remaining concerns.

CPSC report 20120328-6F461-1240425. Submitter: Health Care Professional Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hospital admission
Made May 16, 2011, published by CPSC Jun 17, 2011

The product, in the report: Drain Cleaner

A female, age 62, experienced sob, chest tightness and dizzy after being exposed to drain cleaner and general house hold cleaner. She was hospitalized for 4 days and was discharge home in stable condition with diagnosed of chemical pneumonitis.

Where
United States: Unspecified
Who was involved
Age 62, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Drano, made or sold by S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Hospital Admission

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/13/2011) S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.: SC Johnson appreciates this opportunity to respond to Report 20110516-715C5-1183015. Our ability to respond substantively to the report is limited by several factors. First, the report was submitted by an unidentified person who had no firsthand knowledge of the incident. Second, the report indicates that that the incident occurred more than eight months before the report was submitted to the CPSC information database. Third, neither the submitter nor the consumer are identified in the report. Finally, the submitter did not identify the brand name or provide a specific description of either product. All we know is that an unknown submitter alleges that an unidentified consumer used both a drain cleaning product and a general household cleaning product and then suffered an adverse reaction. SC Johnson sells a wide variety of Drano® drain cleaning products. These popular products are safe and effective when they are used appropriately. Indeed, the products are used millions of times each year without incident when their labeling instructions are followed. However, like all drain cleaners, Drano® products should not be mixed or used with other products. This basic safety information is stated on the packaging of each product and on SC Johnson’s website. Unfortunately, based upon the limited description of the incident that the submitter has provided, it appears that this common sense safety precaution was not followed. SC Johnson encourages the users of its products to contact us if they have any questions or concerns about our products. For that reason, the packages of all of our products contain a toll-free telephone number or a consumer can send us an e-mail. We have checked our records and we do not believe that either the submitter or this consumer ever communicated with SC Johnson. Because we would like to understand the incident and what products were present, we hope that the consumer will contact us so that we can discuss the incident and any remaining concerns.

CPSC report 20110516-715C5-1183015. Submitter: Health Care Professional Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Seen by a doctor or nurse
Made Apr 26, 2011, sent to the company Apr 6, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 27, 2012

The product, in the report: DRAINO

25-YOF C/O DIB, LUNGS HAD WHEEZING, PROLONGED END-EXPIRATORY PHASE, HAD EXPOSURE WHILE CLEANING DRAIN USING DRAIN CLEANING CHEMICAL, AMMONIA, DX: INHALATION OF CHEMICAL EXPOSURE.

Where
Unspecified: Unspecified
Who was involved
Age 25, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand DRAINO, made or sold by S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Seen by Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(4/17/2012) S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.: SC Johnson appreciates this opportunity to respond to Report 20110426-B49B4-1179859. SC Johnson sells a wide variety of Drano® drain cleaning products. These popular products are safe and effective when they are used appropriately. Indeed, the products are used millions of times each year without incident when their labeling instructions are followed. However, like all drain cleaners, Drano® products should not be mixed or used with other products. This basic safety information is stated on the packaging of each product and on SC Johnson’s website. While it is impossible to ascertain from the incident report which, if any, Drano product was involved in the incident, we suspect that this common sense safety precaution was not followed.
SC Johnson encourages the users of its products to contact us if they have any questions or concerns about our products. For that reason, the packages of all of our products contain a toll-free telephone number or a consumer can send us an e-mail. We have checked our records and we do not believe that either the submitter or this consumer ever communicated with SC Johnson. Because we would like to understand the incident and what products were present, we hope that the consumer will contact us so that we can discuss the incident and any remaining concerns.

CPSC report 20110426-B49B4-1179859. Submitter: Health Care Professional Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Drano drain cleaners

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How badly anyone was hurt

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