Behr Solid Color Water-proofing Wood stain paints, varnishes or shellacs
1 report to CPSC, the latest made Mar 19, 2015. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 1report to CPSC
- Mar 19, 2015the latest report was made
- Mar 19, 2015the earliest
- 1with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Behr Solid Color Water-proofing Wood stain
- Maker
- BEHR PROCESS CORPORATIONMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Paints, varnishes or shellacsCPSC’s product type: Paints, Varnishes or Shellacs (code 960), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Household Chemicals, Paint, & Cleaning Products
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| March 2015 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Mar 19, 2015, sent to the company Apr 13, 2015, published by CPSC Apr 27, 2015
The product, in the report: deck wood stain
(07/03/2014) The consumer stated that he developed an allergic reaction right after using the paint stain. Some of the paint fell on his shirts and shorts and came in contact with his skin. Hives appeared all over his body.
The consumer went to see a doctor 2-3 weeks later. The consumer was given medicine. The hives disappeared but would come back in 3-4 days. This happened from July to November, 2014.
()7/2014) the consumer call Home Depot to advise them of the incident. The consumer was offered a $100 coupon. The consumer did not want the coupon. The consumer was advised that Behr would be contacted.
(07/2014) The consumer contacted Behr. The case was forwarded to the parent co, Masco Corp.
The claim adjuster form Masco, [REDACTED], contacted the consumer in August, 2014. The consumer was advised that they had never heard of the problem before. The consumer was advised that they were waiting to provide some compensation. The consumer was asked what amount of money was he thinking about. The consumer calculated medical expenses and wage loss, and provided the calculated amount to Masco.
The consumer received a letter from the adjuster on 8/19/2014 with an offer of $500. The Masco’s offer was too low and could not even cover the medical expenses. When the consumer advised Masco that their offer was too low, Masco (and Behr) withdrew the offer and denied to provide any compensation.
To escape from the responsibility for their paint product, Masco (and Behr) pointed to the warning label on the paint can. The warning label said that “… contains: ethylene glycol. … avoid contact with skin and eyes and avoid breathing of vapors and spray mist. Wear eye protection and protective clothing. …” The warning label fails to advise consumers what impacts would be if paint touches skin. Additionally, the warning label fails to advise what kind of protective clothing consumers need and should wear when painting.
The consumer is concern that the same thing will happen to others
- Model
- 2533
- Bought from
- Home Depot, Virginia
- Bought
- Jun 7, 2014, about then
- Where
- Reston, Virginia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Behr Solid Color Water-proofing Wood stain, made or sold by BEHR PROCESS CORPORATION
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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
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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.