[Recalled] Tanglefoot Tree Wound and Grafting Compound — The Tree Wound and Grafting Compound is used to seal pruning cuts and other tre… | CPSC 2001-01-23
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Tanglefoot Tree Wound and Grafting Compound |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | The Tanglefoot Co., of Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 01071a |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 23 January 2001 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The Tree Wound and Grafting Compound is used to seal pruning cuts and other tree wounds. The product is sold in pint, quart and gallon cans that are labeled "Tanglefoot, Tree Wound & Grafting Compound." The recalled cans were filled from November 11, 1996, through May 5, 1999. This five-digit date (written as year, month, day) is stamped on the back of the can's label. For example, "81127" means the can was filled on November 27, 1998. Hazards: Pressure can build inside the can and forcibly discharge the compound, which can cause temporary skin irritation.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
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