The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01199·Announced 2001-01-13

Kole Imports Recalls Super Contact Adhesive Due to Missing Hazard Labels

Kole Imports is recalling about 90,000 tubes of Super Contact Adhesive because the packaging lacks required cautionary labeling for toluene, a fire and poisoning hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and poisoning hazard from toluene) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kole Imports, of Carson, Calif., is recalling about 90,000 tubes of Super Contact Adhesive. The recalled adhesive comes in a soft metal squeeze tube about 1 inch by 5 inches with a screw top. The tubes are marked "Super Contact Adhesive" and are available in yellow, orange, blue, and white. The product has the UPC code 7-31015-04471-9.

The recall is being conducted because the adhesive contains toluene, which presents a fire and poisoning hazard to consumers. The packaging of this product does not have the required cautionary labeling as mandated by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. CPSC and Kole Imports have not received any reports of incidents, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The adhesive was sold at discount and "Dollar" stores nationwide 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 to receive a full refund. Consumers can also write to Kole Imports at 24600 S. Main Street, Carson, CA 90745 for a refund, but should not mail the product to the company or the retailer.

The recalled product

Product
Super Contact Adhesive
Manufacturer
Kole Imports, of Carson, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Adhesives
Hazard
Affected units
90,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 731015044719

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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