Tree Wound and Grafting Compound Recalled by the Tanglefoot Co.
Recall 01071a · Jan 23, 2001 · The Tanglefoot Co.
35,000
units affected
35,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01071a
- Date
- Jan 23, 2001
- Company
- The Tanglefoot Co.
- Units affected
- 35,000
- Product
- Tanglefoot Tree Wound and Grafting Compound
- Product type
- Planting/Gardening Accessories
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
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 can happen
Pressure can build inside the can and forcibly discharge the compound, which can cause temporary skin irritation.
The fix
Return the product to the store where purchased for a replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The Tanglefoot Co. has received 34 reports of containers discharging their contents. No injuries have been reported.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tanglefoot tree wound and grafting compound?
Return the product to the store where purchased for a replacement.
What is the hazard?
Pressure can build inside the can and forcibly discharge the compound, which can cause temporary skin irritation.
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.