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August 3, 1995 Release # 95-152 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, R.C. Products Inc. of Medinah, Ill., is recalling approximately 25,000 4- and 8-fluid-ounce cans of TQ8+ Professional Tire Formula. The product, which contains methyl salicylate, was not packaged with child resistant closures.The product is toxic and can cause death or serious injury if it is accidentally ingested by a child. Under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act products containing more than 5% methyl salicylate are required to be packaged in containers with child resistant packaging R.C. Products and CPSC are not aware of any injuries associated with this product.The TQ8+ is used by hobbyists on the tires of model racing cars to help provide traction. Approximately 25,000 cans were sold nationwide in hobby supply stores from November, 1990 to June, 1995. The product sells for approximately $6.75.Consumers should stop using the TQ8+ Professional Tire Formula, keep the cans out of reach of young children, and mail the unused portion of the formula to R.C. Products Inc., 6N258 Acacia Lane, P.O. Box 405, Medinah, IL. 60157. R.C. Products will send consumers a replacement in a child-resistant container, as well as a free gift of Pro Diff Lube for model racing cars. For more information on this recall, call R.C. Products at (708) 980-4863, or contact the company by fax at (708) 980-5420
June 7, 1995 Release # 95-129 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Angel-etts of California Inc., is voluntarily recalling five styles of about 170,000 pairs of infant and toddler sandals, which are licensed under the Gerber name, because the buckles may separate from the strap, presenting a potential choking or ingestion risk.The infant sandals, Model Nos. 55101 (white) and 55103 (brown), were sold for $4.99 in clear plastic packages with the name "Gerber Baby Shoes" on the front and "Angel-etts of California" on the back. The toddler sandals, Model Nos. 59006 (white), 59401 (brown), and 59682 (blue denim), were sold for $8.99 in boxes labeled "Gerber Toddler Shoes" with "Angel-etts of California" printed on the bottom. The word "Gerber," used under license, appears on the insole of all five styles. The model numbers are printed on the inside of the straps. The sandals were sold nationwide in 1995 exclusively in the footwear departments of Kmart Stores. No other Angel-etts of California products are being recalled.Angel-etts has received reports that the buckles on some shoes have separated from the straps. In some instances the separated buckle was found in a child's mouth. No injuries have been reported. Angel-etts is recalling these sandals to prevent the possibility of injury.Consumers should stop using these sandals immediate and return them to any Kmart store for a full refund. Consumers may call Angel-etts toll-free at 1-(800)-284-6497 for information about this recall