Paragon?? out of biz??
12-16-2005, 11:12 PM
#1
Paragon?? out of biz??
www.paragonrc.com doesn't work and no one has ground effects and I can't seem to find my favorite hollow graphite rollover antenna. anybody? bueller? bueller?
12-17-2005, 06:15 AM
#3
No Paragon is not out of business. The government made them recall 175,000 cans of Ground effects. You wont find any of that till March or so. Do a search on the web and you'll find the recall. Seems like a good reason for the Snowbirds to ban it now since no one will be able to get it except for a few....
EA
EA
12-17-2005, 06:19 AM
#4
Not childproof? 
I can't even get those damn things open without vice grips. 
Ripping that white cap off is the first thing I do when I get a new bottle.
CPSC, Paragon Racing Products, Inc. Announce Recall Of Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Paragon Racing Products, Inc.of Waconia, Minn., is voluntarily recalling approximately 75,000 4 - and 8-fluid ounce containers of Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound. The product, which contains methyl salicylate, was not packaged with child- resistant closures. The product is toxic and can cause serious injury or death if it is accidentally ingested.
The Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound is used by hobbyists on the tires of model racing cars to help provide traction. 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.
Under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, products containing more than 5% methyl salicylate are required to be packaged in containers with child-resistant packaging. Paragon Racing Products and CPSC are not aware of any injuries associated with this product.
I can't even get those damn things open without vice grips. Ripping that white cap off is the first thing I do when I get a new bottle.CPSC, Paragon Racing Products, Inc. Announce Recall Of Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Paragon Racing Products, Inc.of Waconia, Minn., is voluntarily recalling approximately 75,000 4 - and 8-fluid ounce containers of Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound. The product, which contains methyl salicylate, was not packaged with child- resistant closures. The product is toxic and can cause serious injury or death if it is accidentally ingested.
The Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound is used by hobbyists on the tires of model racing cars to help provide traction. 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.
Under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, products containing more than 5% methyl salicylate are required to be packaged in containers with child-resistant packaging. Paragon Racing Products and CPSC are not aware of any injuries associated with this product.
12-17-2005, 07:10 AM
#6
Originally Posted by EAMotorsports
No Paragon is not out of business. The government made them recall 175,000 cans of Ground effects. You wont find any of that till March or so. Do a search on the web and you'll find the recall. Seems like a good reason for the Snowbirds to ban it now since no one will be able to get it except for a few....
EA
EA
12-17-2005, 07:23 AM
#7
if Paragon is not available to the masses before snowbirds...i would defintely think they would have to move to something else....
12-17-2005, 07:44 AM
#8
Originally Posted by Mr. McGoo
if Paragon is not available to the masses before snowbirds...i would defintely think they would have to move to something else....
There's at least 4 or 5 out there. The IIC race in Vegas with 400+ entries was so awesome; No smell, no haze, no headaches from fumes etc etc....No brainer for Mike 
12-17-2005, 08:10 AM
#9
Originally Posted by P-DUB
It's such a simple rule; no smelly traction period There's at least 4 or 5 out there. The IIC race in Vegas with 400+ entries was so awesome; No smell, no haze, no headaches from fumes etc etc....No brainer for Mike
There's at least 4 or 5 out there. The IIC race in Vegas with 400+ entries was so awesome; No smell, no haze, no headaches from fumes etc etc....No brainer for Mike Many years ago I was race director at my track for a trophy race. At the time the track had a rule against Paragon. During one of the breaks I found a can of Paragon on the pit table of a racer who is now a very prominent racer with factory backing. Much to his dismay I confiscated the can of Paragon.
What I didn't know was all of the racers in the Pro class were using Paragon but they hid it in TQ8 cans.
12-17-2005, 08:20 AM
#10
Something doesn't quite add up... the news release says the cans were sold between '89 and '95 - surely recalling cans sold in that period shouldn't affect supply right now?
Unless there is a typo in the newswire???
Unless there is a typo in the newswire???
12-17-2005, 08:33 AM
#11
Originally Posted by sosidge
Something doesn't quite add up... the news release says the cans were sold between '89 and '95 - surely recalling cans sold in that period shouldn't affect supply right now?
Unless there is a typo in the newswire???
Unless there is a typo in the newswire???
I don't think the packaging has changed so that is why it could affect the supply right now. Boomer
12-17-2005, 08:36 AM
#12
doesn't anybody look at the date
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml96/96025.html
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CPSC, Paragon Racing Products, Inc. Announce Recall Of Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Paragon Racing Products, Inc.of Waconia, Minn., is voluntarily recalling approximately 75,000 4 - and 8-fluid ounce containers of Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound. The product, which contains methyl salicylate, was not packaged with child- resistant closures. The product is toxic and can cause serious injury or death if it is accidentally ingested.
that's old news.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml96/96025.html
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Kate Primo
November 17, 1995(301) 504-7046
Release # 96-025CPSC, Paragon Racing Products, Inc. Announce Recall Of Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Paragon Racing Products, Inc.of Waconia, Minn., is voluntarily recalling approximately 75,000 4 - and 8-fluid ounce containers of Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound. The product, which contains methyl salicylate, was not packaged with child- resistant closures. The product is toxic and can cause serious injury or death if it is accidentally ingested.
that's old news.
12-17-2005, 08:45 AM
#15
Originally Posted by nashrcracer
that's wasn't directed at you boomer as I figured you read it on this thread.
you got room for my webcam and stuff at the novak race. I'm coming up to watch.
you got room for my webcam and stuff at the novak race. I'm coming up to watch.
Boomer