PPG Replacing Lids On 25- and 50-Pound Pails of Granular Calcium Hypochlorite Swimming Pool and Spa Products

PITTSBURGH--Aug. 1, 20034, 2003--PPG Industries today announced that on some of its new 25- and 50-pound pails of granular calcium hypochlorite pool and spa chemicals sold in the United States, the child-resistant latch might not fully engage, allowing containers to be opened by simply unscrewing the lid.

As labels on the containers indicate, calcium hypochlorite is a corrosive chemical, which can damage eyes, burn skin and be fatal if swallowed. The labels also indicate that containers of the product should be kept away from children.

PPG, which has received no complaints or reports of injuries in connection with the lids, is asking consumers to contact their retailer or PPG to obtain a replacement lid free of charge.

Containers subject to this notice were distributed by PPG beginning March 1, 2003. Although PPG has ceased distribution of these containers and requested distributors and retailers to impound these containers, it is possible consumers could have recently purchased product in these containers from pool supply companies and other retail establishments.

PPG is asking consumers to immediately check their 25- and 50-pound pails of PPG pool and spa chemicals to determine if the lids contain the name M&M Industries, which manufactured the lids for PPG, and look like those pictured on the Web site referred to below. Containers not affected by the replacement program are also pictured on PPG's Web site. Both sets of pictures can be accessed via PPG's calcium hypochlorite Web site: http://corporate.ppg.com/ppg/sbu/calhypo/paillids.htm

If a consumer does not have computer/internet access, they should call the PPG 800 number listed below for guidance on whether they have the affected lids.

The affected containers were distributed under the following brand names:

       -- All Clear(TM)       -- Power Powder(R)Plus(TM)
       -- FreeStyle(R)        -- Power Powder(R)Pro(TM)
       -- Refresh(R)          -- Zappit(TM)73
       -- Regal(R)

    Consumers who have the affected containers should:

    --  Keep the lid on the pail and continue to secure the product
        safely and out of reach of children. Consumers can continue to
        use the chemicals inside. The affected lids have no impact on
        product quality.

    --  Contact the retailer where the product was purchased to obtain
        a free replacement lid. Consumers should not bring the pail or
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        the lid back to their retailers.
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    --  Consumers can also call PPG at 1-800-314-7442 between the
        hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, to
        request replacement lids be shipped to them at no cost.

Note: Photos available at URL: http://corporate.ppg.com/ppg/sbu/calhypo/paillids.htm