Tree Wound and Grafting Compound Recalled by the
Tree Wound and Grafting Compound Recalled by the Tanglefoot Co.
Why was Tree Wound and Grafting Compound Recalled by the recalled?
Pressure can build inside the can and forcibly discharge the compound, which can cause temporary skin irritation.
What should I do if I have this product?
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].
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Tanglefoot Tree Wound and Grafting Compound
- Company
- The Tanglefoot Co., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Quantity
- About 35,000
- 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.
- Recall date
- January 23, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- The Tanglefoot Co. has received 34 reports of containers discharging their contents. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.