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

Recall 15-034 · November 19, 2014 · Hoppe's

What to doConsumers 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.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
15-034 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 19, 2014
Brand
Hoppe's
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Hoppe's Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner
Hazard
Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
Hazard type
Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 110,000
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
January 6, 2015

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Hoppe's Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner · About 110,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Gander Mountain, Walmart and various retail distribution outlets from January 2010 through July 2014 for about $12.; TriPak Inc., Vandalia, Mich.; Bushnell Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Hoppe's, Overland Park, Kan..

Injuries or incidents reported

Hoppe's has received one report of a child opening a loose cap and spilling the product on himself. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer 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."

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Hoppe's Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner (About 110,000 units). This recall involves Hoppe's Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 6, 2015. 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.