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Recalled Super 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.
About 90,000
Consumers may call Kole Imports toll-free at (866) 251-0982 anytime.
Recall Details
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.
Consumers should stop using the adhesive immediately and call Kole Imports toll-free at (866) 251-0982 anytime to receive a full refund.
CPSC and Kole Imports have not received any reports of incidents.
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