Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-175 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- January 29, 2008
- Brand
- Dollar Tree Stores
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns
- Hazard
- Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
- Hazard type
- Fire and burnElectric shock
- Units
- About 253,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns · About 253,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores nationwide from February 2007 through August 2007 for about $1.; Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.; Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va..
Injuries or incidents reported
Dollar Tree is aware of seven incidents in which these glue guns short circuited resulting in two injuries, including electrical shock and burns.
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
Recall history and context
Dollar Tree Stores appears in 8 CPSC recalls on record. See all Dollar Tree Stores recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns (About 253,000 units). The glue guns dispense hot glue and are intended for craft projects.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glue guns and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.