Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
USGlue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
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 |
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