Golden Artist Colors Recalls QoR Synthetic Ox Gall due to Skin Irritation (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 14-744 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 19, 2014
- Brand
- Golden Artist Colors
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- QoR® Synthetic Ox Gall
- Hazard
- Skin Irritation (Recall Alert)
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 470 units and 90 in Canada
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 19, 2014
What was recalled
The product is designed to be used with artists' watercolor paints in small amounts to improve flow and wetting. It is clear and of low viscosity and packaged in a 59 ml clear glass jar with a dropper lid. Product code of 7001000-2 appears on the label. One of the following batch numbers is printed on the bottom of the jar: 365254, 366319, 366405 or 366626.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- QoR® Synthetic Ox Gall · About 470 units and 90 in Canada units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Fine-art supply stores nationwide and on their websites from June 2014 through July 2014 for about $11.; Golden Artist Colors, New Berlin, NY.
Injuries or incidents reported
None
Consumer contact
Golden Artist Colors, Inc. at (800) 959-6453 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or go to www.qorcolors.com and click on "News" for more information.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
QoR® Synthetic Ox Gall (About 470 units and 90 in Canada units). The product is designed to be used with artists' watercolor paints in small amounts to improve flow and wetting.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Skin Irritation (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement.
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