CPSCGeneral Alert
Dollar Tree Recalls Glue Guns Due to Fire Hazard
Published: June 24, 2008Recall ID: 08310Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the "Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Gun" with product number "939701". The gun dispenses hot glue and is intended for craft projects. The glue gun is black with an orange trigger and measures approximately 4 1/2 inches from the back of the gun to the tip. It has a 44-inch electrical cord attached. "Crafters Square" and "939701" are located on the gun's packaging. "DS-010 Glue Gun" is written in raised letters on the handle of the gun.
Affected Products
Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Dollar-Tree-Recalls-Glue-Guns-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Dollar Tree Recalls Glue Guns Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c0f204027d58439c894ab25a7825d0ca.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Glue Gun |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Dollar Tree is aware of four incidents in which these glue guns short circuited. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns |
| Products › Type | Tools Miscellaneous |
| Products › Category I D | 2177 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 470,000 |
| Recall I D | 4352 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glue guns and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. |
| Retailers › Name | Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores nationwide from December 2007 through March 2008 for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2008-06-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the "Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Gun" with product number "939701". The gun dispenses hot glue and is intended for craft projects. The glue gun is black with an orange trigger and measures approximately 4 1/2 inches from the back of the gun to the tip. It has a 44-inch electrical cord attached. "Crafters Square" and "939701" are located on the gun's packaging. "DS-010 Glue Gun" is written in raised letters on the handle of the gun. |
| Distributors › Name | Dollar Tree, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. |
| Recall Number | 08310 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-03-10T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |