Dollar Tree Recalls Glue Guns Due to Fire Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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• Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns · About 470,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores nationwide from December 2007 through March 2008 for about $1.; Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.; Dollar Tree, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va..

Injuries or incidents reported

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

Consumer 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

Recall history and context

Dollar Tree appears in 9 CPSC recalls on record. See all Dollar Tree recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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