Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire
Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
Why was Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire recalled?
The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glue guns and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns
- Company
- Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va., Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
- Quantity
- About 253,000
- Sold at
- 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
- January 29, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Dollar Tree is aware of seven incidents in which these glue guns short circuited resulting in two injuries, including electrical shock and burns.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.