Dollar Tree Recalls Glue Guns Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled June 24, 2008 · CPSC recall 08310 · Dollar Tree

Hazard

The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glue guns and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Units

About 470,000

Incidents / injuries

Dollar Tree is aware of four incidents in which these glue guns short circuited. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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

Product

Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns

Imported by

Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.

Distributed by

Dollar Tree, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.

Retailers

Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores nationwide from December 2007 through March 2008 for about $1.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →