Product Recall Number: 96-025
Why was Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound recalled?
The product, which contains methyl salicylate, was not packaged with child-resistant closures. The product is toxic and can cause serious injury or death if it is accidentally ingested.
Product Recall Number: 96-025
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1995-11-16
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Paragon Racing Products, Inc.of Waconia, Minn., is voluntarily recalling approximately 75,000 4- and 8-fluid ounce containers of Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound. The product, which contains methyl salicylate, was not packaged with child-resistant closures. The product is toxic and can cause serious injury or death if it is accidentally ingested. The Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound is used by hobbyists on the tires of model racing cars to help provide traction. Approximately 75,000 cans were sold nationwide in hobby supply stores from 1989 to August, 1995. The 4-fluid ounce package sold for approximately $6.50 and the 8-fluid ounce size for $10.50. Consumers should discontinue use of the product and call Paragon Racing Products at (612) 442-6364 to receive a free safety closure. Consumers can also write to Paragon at 340 Industrial Boulevard, Waconia, Minn. 55387. Under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, products containing more than 5% methyl salicylate are required to be packaged in containers with child-resistant packaging. Paragon Racing Products and CPSC are not aware of any injuries associated with this product.
Hazard Description: The product, which contains methyl salicylate, was not packaged with child-resistant closures. The product is toxic and can cause serious injury or death if it is accidentally ingested.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: Approximately 75,000
Incidents: Paragon Racing Products and CPSC are not aware of any injuries associated with this product.
Remedy: Consumers should discontinue use of the product and call Paragon Racing Products at (612) 442-6364 to receive a free safety closure.
Sold At: Approximately 75,000 cans were sold nationwide in hobby supply stores from 1989 to August, 1995.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed