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Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard

Recall 10-132 · February 3, 2010 · Dollar General

What to doConsumers should immediately take the recalled toy guns away from children and return them to any Dollar General for a full refund or a replacement product.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
10-132 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 3, 2010
Brand
Dollar General
Category
Toys and games
Products
Special Forces and Police SWAT Toy Gun Sets
Hazard
Choking Hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 9,600
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

This recall includes a Special Forces Weapons and Accessories Set and a SWAT Police Play Equipment Set. Each set includes two toy guns and related accessories. The number 48JQH09 is printed on the right side of the larger gun included in the recalled sets.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Special Forces and Police SWAT Toy Gun Sets · About 9,600 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Dollar General stores in 35 states from September 2009 through October 2009 for about $5.; Dolgencorp LLC, of Goodlettsville, Tenn..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Dollar General Corp. at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com

Recall history and context

Dollar General appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Dollar General recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Special Forces and Police SWAT Toy Gun Sets (About 9,600 units). This recall includes a Special Forces Weapons and Accessories Set and a SWAT Police Play Equipment Set.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy guns away from children and return them to any Dollar General for a full refund or a replacement product.

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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.