Tree Wound and Grafting Compound Recalled by the Tanglefoot Co.
USTree Wound and Grafting Compound Recalled by the Tanglefoot Co.
Recalling Firm: The Tanglefoot Co., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Pressure can build inside the can and forcibly discharge the compound, which can cause temporary skin irritation.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Tanglefoot Tree Wound and Grafting Compound
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/Tree-Wound-and-Grafting-Compound-Recalled-by-the-Tanglefoot-Co |
| Title | Tree Wound and Grafting Compound Recalled by the Tanglefoot Co. |
| Images › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/70309/01071a.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Tree Wound and Grafting Compound |
| Hazards › Name | Pressure can build inside the can and forcibly discharge the compound, which can cause temporary skin irritation. |
| Injuries › Name | The Tanglefoot Co. has received 34 reports of containers discharging their contents. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Tanglefoot Tree Wound and Grafting Compound |
| Products › Type | Planting/Gardening Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2071 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 35,000 |
| Recall I D | 394 |
| Remedies › Name | Return the product to the store where purchased for a replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2001-01-23T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 01071a |
| Manufacturers › Name | The Tanglefoot Co., of Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| Consumer Contact | 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 tnglfoot@aol.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
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