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CriticalCPSC·73014·Announced 1973-08-20

CPSC Bans Three Aerosol Spray Adhesives Due to Birth Defect Risk

The CPSC banned Foil Art, Scotch Brand, and Krylon spray adhesives after research linked them to chromosome breakage and birth defects.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a hazard linked to severe birth defects and chromosome breakage, which constitutes a critical health risk under the rubric for known severe injury or critical health outcomes.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) banned three aerosol spray adhesives: Foil Art Spray Adhesive, Scotch Brand Spra-Ment, and Krylon Spray Adhesive. Manufactured by 3-M Company and Borden Company, these products were declared an imminent hazard under the Hazardous Substances Act.

The ban was based on findings by a University of Oklahoma scientist suggesting a causal relationship between exposure to these spray adhesives and chromosome breakage, which can result in severe multiple birth defects. The CPSC noted that while the complex nature of the situation prevents an immediate determination of the exact relationship, there was sufficient evidence to ban the specific products.

Consumers were urged to discontinue use of these spray adhesives. Retailers were instructed to halt sales immediately, and CPSC field investigators began spot-checking retail establishments to ensure the products were removed from shelves. Manufacturers of other aerosol spray adhesives were asked to voluntarily discontinue production and distribution.

The recalled product

Product
Foil Art Spray Adhesive aerosol spray adhesives
Manufacturer
Borden
Category
Consumer Product — Arts & Crafts
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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