CPSCNovember 19, 2014

Hoppe's Semi-Auto Bore Cleaner recall: Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure

Hoppe's Recalls Semi-Auto Bore Cleaner Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

Why was Hoppe's Semi-Auto Bore Cleaner recalled?

Bottles have a child-resistant cap that can become loose. Chemicals in this product can cause skin irritation, internal injury or death if ingested.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the product, ensure that the cap is secured on the bottle, keep out of the reach and sight of children and contact Hoppe's for a free replacement product and disposal instructions. Contact: Hoppe's at (800) 796-4760 Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CT and 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT on Friday, or online at www.hoppes.com and click on the link entitled "Hoppe's Semi-Auto Bore Cleaner Recall."

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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 026285514810

Product
Hoppe's Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner
Company
TriPak Inc., Vandalia, Mich., Bushnell Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Hoppe's, Overland Park, Kan.
Quantity
About 110,000
Sold at
Gander Mountain, Walmart and various retail distribution outlets from January 2010 through July 2014 for about $12.
Recall date
November 19, 2014
Incidents / injuries
Hoppe's has received one report of a child opening a loose cap and spilling the product on himself. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Hoppe's Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner. This product is packaged in a brown 5-ounce plastic bottle with a blue and yellow label and black cap. The recalled item number is SA904 and can be found above the UPC code on the label.

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