FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 16, 2001
Release # 01-199
Adhesive Recall Hotline: (866) 251-0982 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052
CPSC, Kole Imports Announce Recall of Contact Adhesive
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.