Table of contents
- Latest Rust-Oleum Lawsuit Updates
- December 15, 2025: Rust-Oleum Agrees to Settle 2X Coverage Class Claims
- October 2, 2025: Court Gives Final Approval to Krud Kutter Settlement
- September 28, 2023: CPSC Announces Recall of Fluorescent Pink Spray Paint
- January 6, 2021: CPSC Announces Recall of Galvanizing Compound Spray
- May 13, 2020: Bush Files Krud Kutter Labeling Class Action
- September 5, 2018: CPSC Announces Countertop Coating Recall
- March 6, 2017: Court Approves $9.3 Million Restore Settlement
- February 6, 2015: Restore Suits Centralized as MDL 2602
- What Is Rust-Oleum?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Is There a Recall on Rust-Oleum Paint?
- Where Were the Recalled Rust-Oleum Spray Cans Sold?
- How Many Cases Were in the Restore MDL?
- How Do I Get a Refund for the Fluorescent Pink Spray Can?
Rust-Oleum spray paint cans have been recalled twice because a part can detach and cause injury. The CPSC announced recalls 21-060 and 23-298. They cover Professional Bright Galvanizing Compound Spray and Professional Fluorescent Pink Inverted Marking Spray Paint.
Rust-Oleum has also settled a consumer class action over Krud Kutter cleaner labels and agreed to settle one over “2X” spray paint coverage claims. Those cases allege false advertising and mislabeling.
No injury lawsuit or MDL against Rust-Oleum is pending. The Krud Kutter labeling case ended with final approval of a settlement on October 2, 2025, and neither class action alleges bodily injury.
Latest Rust-Oleum Lawsuit Updates
December 15, 2025: Rust-Oleum Agrees to Settle 2X Coverage Class Claims
Law360 reported that Rust-Oleum agreed to resolve proposed class claims over its 2X spray paint line in Illinois federal court [1].
The customers accused the company of advertising its “2X” spray paint line as giving twice the coverage of other general-purpose paints. These are allegations, not findings. The case is separate from the Krud Kutter labeling case.
October 2, 2025: Court Gives Final Approval to Krud Kutter Settlement
A federal judge in the Northern District of California gave final approval to the settlement in the Krud Kutter labeling case. Law360 reported that the settlement was worth $1.5 million [2].
The case ended that day. The plaintiffs alleged that labels on Krud Kutter products, “Non-Toxic” and “Earth Friendly”, were false and misleading.
September 28, 2023: CPSC Announces Recall of Fluorescent Pink Spray Paint
The CPSC announced recall 23-298 of about 84,000 Rust-Oleum Professional Fluorescent Pink Inverted Marking Spray Paint cans sold at hardware stores and online [3].
The spray valve assembly can detach with force, posing an impact injury hazard. The recalled cans are 15 oz metal cans with a fluorescent pink plastic lid. Rust-Oleum offers a refund to owners of the affected cans.
January 6, 2021: CPSC Announces Recall of Galvanizing Compound Spray
The CPSC announced recall 21-060 of about 10,500 Professional Bright Galvanizing Compound Spray cans sold under the Rust-Oleum Professional line [4].
The bottom of the pressurized container can detach unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard. The affected cans are silver 20-ounce cans with a silver cap.
May 13, 2020: Bush Files Krud Kutter Labeling Class Action
Anthony Bush filed a class action, No. 3:20-cv-03268, in the same California federal court. The complaint named Rust-Oleum Corporation as the defendant.
September 5, 2018: CPSC Announces Countertop Coating Recall
The CPSC announced a countertop coating recall covering about 1,800 Rust-Oleum black satin containers because the coating has too much lead [5].
The coating contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. This recall is separate from the spray can recalls and does not involve detaching parts.
March 6, 2017: Court Approves $9.3 Million Restore Settlement
In the Northern District of Illinois, a federal judge entered final approval of a $9.3 million settlement that resolved the Restore claims in MDL 2602 [6].
The settlement certified a class of buyers of a Rust-Oleum concrete resurfacing paint that allegedly bubbled and flaked prematurely. The case number was 15 C 1364.
February 6, 2015: Restore Suits Centralized as MDL 2602
The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation centralized suits over Rust-Oleum Restore deck and concrete resurfacing products as MDL No. 2602 [7].
Judge Amy St. Eve in Illinois took the cases for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings. The suits alleged the products “bubble, flake, chip, peel, or otherwise degrade prematurely.”
What Is Rust-Oleum?
Rust-Oleum Corporation is a manufacturer based in Vernon Hills, Illinois, according to the CPSC recall notices. It makes spray paints and coatings, and it sells Krud Kutter cleaning products.
The company is the defendant in the consumer class actions on this page and the maker of the recalled spray cans. The California Air Resources Board also reached a settlement with it in June 2022 [8].
Who May Be Affected?
Owners of a recalled Professional Bright Galvanizing Compound Spray can may be affected. The 20-ounce can has product number 7584838 and batch code H0304A. It sold nationwide from March 2020 through October 2020 for about $10.
Owners of a recalled Professional Fluorescent Pink Inverted Marking Spray Paint can may also be affected. The 15 oz can has lot code S34052 or S34054. It sold from April 2023 through July 2023 for about $10.
Buyers of Krud Kutter products labeled “Non-Toxic” or “Earth Friendly” made up the class in the concluded Krud Kutter labeling case. Whether you qualify for any claim depends on your own facts and an individualized legal review.
Reported Injuries or Damages
No lawsuit on this page alleges bodily injury. The class actions concern product labels and paint coverage advertising, and they were brought by buyers.
The injury reports come from the CPSC recall notices, not from a court. For recall 21-060, Rust-Oleum had received six reports of the container bottom detaching, including one reported injury.
For recall 23-298, Rust-Oleum had received five reports of the spray valve assembly and plastic cap detaching with force, causing paint to splatter. No injuries have been reported.
Reports are not proof that the cans caused every incident. Allegations in a lawsuit are also not court findings, so read each one as a claim.
Recall and Regulatory Background
Recalls 21-060 and 23-298 both cover Rust-Oleum aerosol spray cans, and both are Fast Track recalls. A recall does not by itself establish liability. The CPSC says each can detach and pose an injury hazard.
If you own a recalled can, call Rust-Oleum at 800-908-4050, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. You can also email recall@rustoleum.com.
Evidence to Preserve
If a recalled can caused an injury or damage, keep these items in a safe place:
- The recalled can itself, with its printed codes
- Photos of the can, the code and any damage
- The receipt or order record
- Refund emails or notes of calls with Rust-Oleum
- Medical records for any injury
- Photos of paint splatter or property damage
Filing Deadlines
State law sets the time limit for starting a claim. The limit depends on where you live and on when your injury or loss happened.
A late claim can be barred even if the evidence is strong. If a recalled can hurt you, check promptly with a lawyer about the time limit that applies in your state and your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is There a Recall on Rust-Oleum Paint?
Yes, there is a recall on some Rust-Oleum paint. The CPSC announced two spray paint recalls, 21-060 and 23-298. Other Rust-Oleum paint is not part of those recalls unless the notice names it.
Where Were the Recalled Rust-Oleum Spray Cans Sold?
The recalled Rust-Oleum spray cans were sold at Lowe’s, Menards and other hardware stores nationwide and online. The recall 23-298 cans also sold at Home Depot, amazon.com and homedepot.com from April 2023 through July 2023.
How Many Cases Were in the Restore MDL?
The Restore MDL began with five cases, because five actions were pending in five federal districts when the Judicial Panel centralized them in Illinois. The plaintiffs alleged the Restore products degrade prematurely.
How Do I Get a Refund for the Fluorescent Pink Spray Can?
To get a refund for the fluorescent pink spray can, take a photo of the product and the date code on the bottom. Wrap the can in a plastic bag and keep it away from children. Email Rust-Oleum with the photos, your name and mailing address.