The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·96025·Announced 1995-11-17

Paragon Racing Recalls Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound for Lack of Child-Resistant Closures

Paragon Racing Products is recalling approximately 75,000 containers of Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound because they lack child-resistant closures. The product contains methyl salicylate, which is toxic if ingested.

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 toxic substance (methyl salicylate) that can cause serious injury or death if ingested, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a high-risk product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Paragon Racing Products, Inc. of Waconia, Minnesota, is voluntarily recalling approximately 75,000 4- and 8-fluid ounce containers of Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The product is used by hobbyists on the tires of model racing cars to provide traction. The containers were not packaged with child-resistant closures, which is required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act for products containing more than 5% methyl salicylate.

The product is toxic and can cause serious injury or death if accidentally ingested. Approximately 75,000 cans were sold nationwide in hobby supply stores from 1989 to August 1995. The 4-fluid ounce package sold for approximately $6.50 and the 8-fluid ounce size for $10.50.

Consumers should discontinue use of the product and call Paragon Racing Products at (612) 442-6364 to receive a free safety closure. Consumers can also write to Paragon at 340 Industrial Boulevard, Waconia, Minn. 55387. Paragon Racing Products and CPSC are not aware of any injuries associated with this product.

The recalled product

Product
CPSC, Paragon Racing Products, Inc. Announce Recall Of Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound
Manufacturer
Ground Effects
Category
Consumer Product — Hobby Supplies
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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