Torquay eTrading Recalls Essential Values Golf Grip Solvent and Golf Grip Kits Due to Risk of Poisoning; Violation of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act

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.. Recalled by Torquay eTrading LLC (dba Essential Values), of New York (formerly sold by Mocer LLC and Bright Ventures LLC). Units affected: About 26,000 (In addition, about 3,400 were sold in Canada).

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.

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.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 25, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 24322.