CPSCGeneral Alert
Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
Published: January 29, 2008Recall ID: 08175Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The glue guns dispense hot glue and are intended for craft projects. The recalled glue gun is black with a yellow trigger and is approximately 4 1/2 inches from the back of the gun to the tip. Attached is a 44-inch electrical cord. "Crafters Square" and product number 818261-72 or 818261-75 are located on the guns' packaging.
Affected Products
Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Glue-Guns-Recalled-by-Dollar-Tree-Stores-Due-to-Fire-Burn-and-Shock-Hazards |
| Title | Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fe16e7bbb62140a290da5af63ce7c85a.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Glue Gun |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Dollar Tree is aware of seven incidents in which these glue guns short circuited resulting in two injuries, including electrical shock and burns. |
| Products › Name | Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns |
| Products › Type | Tools Miscellaneous |
| Products › Category I D | 2177 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 253,000 |
| Recall I D | 4190 |
| 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 February 2007 through August 2007 for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2008-01-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | The glue guns dispense hot glue and are intended for craft projects. The recalled glue gun is black with a yellow trigger and is approximately 4 1/2 inches from the back of the gun to the tip. Attached is a 44-inch electrical cord. "Crafters Square" and product number 818261-72 or 818261-75 are located on the guns' packaging. |
| Distributors › Name | Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. |
| Recall Number | 08175 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. 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 | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |