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Tree Wound and Grafting Compound Recalled by the Tanglefoot Co.

U.S. CPSCInjuriesJan 23, 2001
Recalled Tree Wound and Grafting Compound
Recalled Tree Wound and Grafting Compound

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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.

Incidents & injuries

The Tanglefoot Co. has received 34 reports of containers discharging their contents. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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