Product Recall Number: 01-199
Why was Super Contact Adhesive recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 01-199
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2001-07-15
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Super Contact Adhesive
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kole Imports, of Carson, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 90,000 packages of contact adhesive. 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.CPSC and Kole Imports have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.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.Discount and "Dollar" stores nationwide sold the adhesive from January 2000 to January 2001 for about $1.Consumers should stop using the adhesive immediately and call Kole Imports toll-free at (866) 251-0982 anytime 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. CPSC learned of this problem when the Texas State Health Department reported it to the Commission.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 90,000
Incidents: CPSC and Kole Imports have not received any reports of incidents.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the adhesive immediately and call Kole Imports toll-free at (866) 251-0982 anytime to receive a full refund.
Sold At: Discount and "Dollar" stores nationwide sold the adhesive from January 2000 to January 2001 for about $1.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed