CPSC2001-01-23
Tree Wound and Grafting Compound Recalled by the Tanglefoot Co.
The Tanglefoot Co., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Hazard
Pressure can build inside the can and forcibly discharge the compound, which can cause temporary skin irritation.
Remedy
Return the product to the store where purchased for a replacement.
Sold at
Hardware stores and nurseries nationwide sold the compound, from November 1996 through August 1999, for between $5 and $18, depending on the size of the can.
Affected count
About 35,000
Injuries reported
The Tanglefoot Co. has received 34 reports of containers discharging their contents. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Tanglefoot Tree Wound and Grafting Compound
Consumer contact
For more information, call The Tanglefoot Company toll-free at (800) 215-0938 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday or email the company at tnglfoot@aol.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/Tree-Wound-and-Grafting-Compound-Recalled-by-the-Tanglefoot-CoDon't want to check this manually?
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