Tree Wound and Grafting Compound Recalled by the Tanglefoot Co.
CPSC recall 01071a. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Pressure can build inside the can and forcibly discharge the compound, which can cause temporary skin irritation.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Return the product to the store where purchased for a replacement.
CPSC recall 01071a has the recall date 23 Jan 2001. The notice names the firm The Tanglefoot. The recall has about 35,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Planting/Gardening Accessories.
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| Incidents and injuries | The Tanglefoot Co. has received 34 reports of containers discharging their contents. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 35,000 |
| 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. |
| Product | Tanglefoot Tree Wound and Grafting Compound, About 35,000, Planting/Gardening Accessories |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Manufacturer | The Tanglefoot Co |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 35,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 13%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Planting/Gardening Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name The Tanglefoot
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 01071aThe notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01071a. https://recallregister.com/product/394-tree-wound-and-grafting-compound-recalled-by-the-tanglefoot-co/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01071a report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The Tanglefoot Co. has received 34 reports of containers discharging their contents. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01071a?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 35,000