[pct-l] FYI: New Info On Denatured alcohol availability in So Cal

[Thelma Fredricksen]

Thanks for ending my puzzlement!
Thelma
On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 9:36 AM, Donna Saufley <dsaufley at sprynet.com> wrote:

>  Didn’t see a response from anyone, so I’ve attached two messages that sum
> up the issue.  Hope that helps.
>
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> L-Rod
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> *From:* Thelma Fredricksen [mailto:thelma.fredricksen at gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 12, 2011 6:26 PM
> *To:* Russell Garner
> *Cc:* Donna Saufley; Ann Marie; jamesfmiller at hotmail.com;
> pct-l at backcountry.net
> *Subject:* Re: [pct-l] FYI: New Info On Denatured alcohol availability in
> So Cal
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> Had no trouble getting denatured alcohol at the REI here near Monterey, CA
> two days ago. Maybe you guys in the south could get some folks to bring you
> some at kickoff.
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> Why was it recalled anyway??
>
> Thelma
>
> On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:46 PM, Russell Garner <russell.garner at att.net>
> wrote:
>
> In San Diego, most O'Reilly stores are known as Kragen Auto Parts. Their
> website www.oreillyauto.com shows yellow Heet as available in San Diego.
> Heets website  www.goldeagle.com/products  shows the following chains as
> carrying yellow Heet:
>
> ACE HARDWARE
> ADVANCE AUTO PARTS
> AUTOZONE
> BLAINS FARM & FLEET
> CARQUEST
> DO IT BEST
> KMART
> LOWES
> MILLS FLEET & FARM
> O'REILLY AUTO PARTS (CSK)
> PEP BOYS
> TRACTOR SUPPLY
> TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
> UNITED HARDWARE
> WALGREENS
> WALMART
>
> Happy Trails,
> Russ Garner
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
> On Behalf Of Russell Garner
> Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 10:31 PM
> To: 'Donna Saufley'; 'Ann Marie'; jamesfmiller at hotmail.com
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] FYI: Denatured alcohol availability in So Cal
>
> Freefall & I bought the yellow Heet at O'Reilly's Auto Parts in Bakersfield
> today.
> Russ Garner
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
> On Behalf Of Donna Saufley
> Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 10:11 PM
> To: 'Ann Marie'; jamesfmiller at hotmail.com
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] FYI: Denatured alcohol availability in So Cal
>
> I believe the rule allows products to stay on the shelves for a specified
> period of time, though some retailers and distributors pull the products
> right away.
>
> Still don't know if our local hardware store can order Heet or marine stove
> fuel, which is simply denatured alcohol with labeling that does not
> indicate
> solvent uses.  She placed an order to see if her distributor would fill it.
> She showed me on her last order invoice where numerous products were banned
> and no longer available, including some water-based paint (??).  That must
> be covered under some other rule.
>
> I fear I will soon be running a denatured alcohol smuggling ring.
>
> L-Rod
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
> On Behalf Of Ann Marie
> Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 4:26 PM
> To: jamesfmiller at hotmail.com
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] FYI: Denatured alcohol availability in So Cal
>
> Re: Is HEET not available in San Diego now?
>
> I found it (Heet) at Wal-mart despite not finding the denatured alcohol at
> one of our stores in Chula Vista a few days ago. I discussed the lack of
> denatured alcohol with two department employees, both of whom said it was
> recalled and removed from the shelves.
>
> I still found yellow Heet that same day in the same store and I bought
> some.
>
> I haven't checked stores like Home Depot, Sports Authority, and Big 5 in my
> area. But I'm assuming if Heet is still available at Wal-mart then it is
> still available elsewhere, just maybe not the denatured alcohol.
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