Capture household cleaners
5 reports to CPSC, the latest made Dec 7, 2016. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 5reports to CPSC
- Dec 7, 2016the latest report was made
- Oct 15, 2013the earliest
- 4with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Capture
- Maker
- Milliken ChemicalMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Household cleanersCPSC’s product type: General Purpose Household Cleaners (code 954), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Household Chemicals, Paint, & Cleaning Products
Other ways the reports write the brand (2)
“Capture Carpet &a Rug Dry Cleaner” and “Capture Carpet Cleaner”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| December 2016 | 2 |
| November 2016 | 2 |
| October 2013 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Seen by a doctor or nurse 3 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
- First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
- Hurt, no treatment 1 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.
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Hurt, no treatment Made Dec 7, 2016, sent to the company Dec 15, 2016, published by CPSC Jan 9, 2017
The product, in the report: Capture Carpet Cleaner is a slightly damp VERY FINE powder that is sprinkled on the carper, then bushed into the carpet, the vacuumed out after it dries.
A few days after I cleaned the carpets in 3 small rooms I developed a incredibly runny nose and cough. It took LITERALLY 8 to 10 tissues each morning to clear my sinuses of mucus. The mucus returned relatively quickly and I had a coughing spell roughly 6 to 10 times per hour while awake. This condition lasted for at least 10 days at which time it began to slowly subside. I did not have a fever, or if I did it was very low grade. I estimate the episode lasted for a total of 2 1/2 weeks before I returned to normal.
- Bought from
- Amazon
- Bought
- Oct 31, 2016
- Where
- Eloy, Arizona: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 68, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Capture Carpet Cleaner, made or sold by Milliken Chemical
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Dec 3, 2016, sent to the company Dec 12, 2016, published by CPSC Dec 27, 2016
The product, in the report: recalled dry carpet cleaning powder (may contain harmful bacteria)
Working as a Certified Poison Information Specialist at the Connecticut Poison Control Center, I received a call from a 66 year old female to report the development of severe upper respiratory tract infection shortly after her rugs were cleaned with Capture Carpet and Rug Dry Cleaner. Her symptoms persist after completion of a 7-day course of clarithromycin. I was not able to find information regarding the specific bacteria identified in the recalled product to determine if the patient had been treated with the appropriate antibiotic. Also, the caller was concerned about continued exposure to the bacteria which may be in her rugs. I was not able to find consumer guidance for steps to take if the product was used (i.e. should rugs, vacuum, etc. be decontaminated?)
- Serial number
- 15264
- Where
- Connecticut: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 66, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Capture, made or sold by Milliken Chemical
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Nov 29, 2016, sent to the company Dec 7, 2016, published by CPSC Dec 29, 2016
The product, in the report: Capture carpet and rug dry cleaner, 2.5 pound
I purchased (Lowe’s) and used Capture dry carpet cleaner in September of 2016. Beginning on Oct. 8, 2016, I developed a severe respiratory illness that began with a mild cough and progressed to severe coughing spasms and asthma like symptoms that lasted over six weeks. I have documentation from my doctor. I am still dealing with slight residual effects of this illness. I am also VERY concerned that the product is still embedded deep in the fibers of my carpet.
- Bought from
- Lowes
- Bought
- Nov 26, 2016
- Where
- ROLLA, Missouri: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 47, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Capture, made or sold by Milliken Chemical
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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First aid Made Nov 26, 2016, sent to the company Dec 5, 2016, published by CPSC Dec 19, 2016
The product, in the report: Capture Carpet Cleaning 2.5 pail and mist
We purchased Capture carpet cleaner kit and received it 23rd Nov 2016. The powder had a lid that was not sealed and some had spilled into the box. My seven year old daughter brought me the box. She played around with the powder in the box. Then I went to do some spot treatments and she followed and played around rubbing her fingers over the wet areas and helping me dump the powder. Later that night, she woke up vomiting repeatedly. She vomited a few hours. The next am the vomiting had stopped but she was flushed with a fever. I had a stomach ache and pains but did not vomit. Same with my older daughter who vacuumed up the powder.
- Model
- A15356
- UPC
- 015961285045
- Serial number
- A15356
- Bought from
- Amazon.com
- Bought
- Nov 18, 2016
- Where
- Colorado Springs, Colorado: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Age 7, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Capture Carpet &a Rug Dry Cleaner, made or sold by Milliken Chemical
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Oct 15, 2013, sent to the company Nov 18, 2013, published by CPSC Dec 17, 2013
The product, in the report: Carpet cleaning solution Capture Powder & Pre-mist Liquid #10134 Pail warns of “synthetic polymer” as eye irritants. Both powder and liquid warn to keep away from children. Wife who used product has numerous coughing events. Both consumers are still on steroid puffers. Crackling in lungs when visited doctors office.
The consumer says that his wife cleaned the carpet by spraying the floor with a solution than spread the powder on the floor that came along with the product. The next day his wife got sick and two-3 days later he got sick.
It started Sept 9th. they have been on steroids and inhaler’s Capture. There is a label on the product that says “Keep away from eyes and has synthetic polymer in it.” The consumer says that he and his wife are non smokers, 70s, and no breathing problems previous to this incident. They will be on inhaler’s for another 3 weeks.
They vacuumed and cleaned off the powder that was sprinkled on the rug and other areas. The consumer has not contacted the manufacturer.
- Bought from
- Home Depot, Michigan
- Bought
- Sep 4, 2013, about then
- Where
- Howell, Michigan: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 70, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Capture, made or sold by Milliken Chemical
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
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