Dollar Tree Glue Guns recall: Fire Hazard
Dollar Tree Recalls Glue Guns Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Dollar Tree Glue Guns recalled?
The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke. This poses a fire hazard 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 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, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
- Quantity
- About 470,000
- Sold at
- 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
- June 24, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Dollar Tree is aware of four incidents in which these glue guns short circuited. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.