Safety regulator, Kole Imports Announce Recall of Contact Adhesive
Recall 01199 · Jan 13, 2001 · Kole Imports
90,000
units affected
90,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01199
- Date
- Jan 13, 2001
- Company
- Kole Imports
- Units affected
- 90,000
- Product
- Super Contact Adhesive
- Product type
- Adhesives
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled adhesive comes in a soft metal squeeze tube about 1" x 5" with a screw top. The tube is marked, "Super Contact Adhesive," and comes in yellow, orange, blue, and white. The UPC code is 7-31015-04471- 9.
What can happen
The adhesive contains toluene, which can present a fire and poisoning hazard to consumers. The packaging of this product does not have the required cautionary labeling, as required under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the adhesive immediately and call Kole Imports to receive a full refund. Consumers also can write to Kole Imports at 24600 S. Main Street, Carson, CA 90745 for the refund. Consumers who write to the company should not mail the product to the company or the retailer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Discount and "Dollar" stores nationwide sold the adhesive, from January 2000 to January 2001, for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled super contact adhesive?
Consumers should stop using the adhesive immediately and call Kole Imports to receive a full refund. Consumers also can write to Kole Imports at 24600 S. Main Street, Carson, CA 90745 for the refund. Consumers who write to the company should not mail the product to the company or the retailer.
What is the hazard?
The adhesive contains toluene, which can present a fire and poisoning hazard to consumers. The packaging of this product does not have the required cautionary labeling, as required under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.