July 25, 2024 • Recall #24322
Torquay eTrading Recalls Essential Values Golf Grip Solvent and Golf Grip Kits Due to Risk of Poisoning; Violation of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act
Recall Description
This recall involves Essential Values Golf Grip Solvent and Essential Values Grip & Rip re-gripping solution sold as a kit with 14 strips of golf tape. The bottles are labeled on the front with "GOLF GRIP SOLVENT, RE-GRIPPING SOLUTION, UNIVERSAL APPLICATION, GAIN CONSISTENCY IN YOUR GAME, QUICK DRYING, SAFE & NON-TOXIC, KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" and on the back with safety information and instructions. The products were sold in an 8-ounce white bottle with a blue label. In the past, the products were sold as 2-pack, 4-pack, 6-pack and with 28 golf strips bundle.
Hazards Identified
- The recalled cleaning product violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act because it is deceptively labeled as "Safe and Non-Toxic" and lacks the required cautionary statements for petroleum distillates, posing a risk of poisoning to consumers.
Consumer Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Golf Grip Solvent and/or Golf Grip Kits and contact Torquay eTrading for information on how to obtain a free corrected label to put on the bottle. Torquay eTrading, Amazon, eBay and Walmart are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Affected Products
| Product Name | Type | Units Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Values Golf Grip Solvent and Golf Grip Kits | N/A | About 26,000 (In addition, about 3,400 were sold in Canada) |
Recalled Golf Grip Solvent, 8-Ounce
ManufacturersNot specified
Retailers
Online at Amazon.com, eBay.com, Walmart.com and www.essentialvalues.com from December 2017 through May 2024 for about $9, and the model sold with a golf grip tape for about $13.
Verify Official Notice
Product recall terms or points of contact can change. Verify instructions directly with the CPSC announcement page.
View Official CPSC Notice