Galmet ColdGal Brushable Paint Recall (July 2026)
Serious injury or irritation, particularly to the eyes, from exposure to paint.
| What | Galmet ColdGal Brushable Paint |
|---|---|
| Brand | ITW Polymers & Fluids |
| The hazard | Risk of serious injury or irritation, particularly to the eyes, from exposure to paint if it expels from the container under pressure when it is opened. An incident has occurred. |
| Sold at | Traders list.pdf 60.89 KB |
| Where it was sold | Nationally · International |
| On sale | 11 December 2025 - 13 April 2026 |
| Recalled by | ITW Polymers & Fluids |
| Made in | Australia |
| Contact | ITW Polymers & Fluids call: 1800 000 945 email: [email protected] |
| Category | Garden tools and products · Building materials and supplies |
| Recall date | 2026-07-15 |
What was recalled
High-purity, zinc-rich cold galvanizing paint designed to protect steel in tough conditions.
- available in 1L and 4L containers
- SKU: GGCG1L, GGCG4L
- Batch numbers: 190733, 191828, 190697, 192201
- Best before: 11 December 2029
Why it was recalled
The container may bulge or swell due to internal pressure build up. Contents can be expelled when the container is opened.
What to do
- Stop using the product immediately and visually inspect the product for any signs of bulge or swelling. When inspecting the product wear appropriate PPE including safety glasses, chemical-resistant gloves, protective clothing and enclosed safety footwear.
- Do not shake, drop, puncture, pierce, crush, or attempt to relieve pressure from the can.
- If the product shows signs of bulge or swelling do not handle the product, please contact ITW Customer Service.
- Contact ITW Customer Service if you have an affected container or require further assistance with identifying if your product is affected. ITW Customer Service will provide information about the refund and instructions for safe disposal of the paint.
Source: the official Product Safety Australia recall notice, published 2026-07-15. Every fact on this page comes from that notice — if anything here disagrees with it, the notice wins.
Source: ACCC © Commonwealth of Australia, used under CC BY 4.0.