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Tree Wound and Grafting Compound Recalled by the Tanglefoot Co.

Recalled January 23, 2001 · CPSC recall 01071a · Tree

Recalled Tree Wound and Grafting Compound
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.
Units
About 35,000
Incidents / injuries
The Tanglefoot Co. has received 34 reports of containers discharging their contents. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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.

What to do

Return the product to the store where purchased for a replacement.

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 [email protected].

Product
Tanglefoot Tree Wound and Grafting Compound
Manufacturer(s)
The Tanglefoot Co., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Retailers
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.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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