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Dollar Tree Recalls More than One Million Hot Glue Guns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall 22-120 · April 14, 2022 · Dollar Tree

What to doConsumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Crafter's Square Glue Gun and return it to any Dollar Tree or Family Dollar store for a full refund. Online purchasers will be contacted directly with further instructions.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
22-120 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 14, 2022
Brand
Dollar Tree
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Crafter's Square Glue Guns
Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund, Replace
Units
About 1,025,000 (In addition, about 21,900 were sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 14, 2022

What was recalled

This recall involves Crafter's Square Glue Guns. They dispense hot glue when plugged into an outlet and the trigger is depressed. The plastic glue gun is black with an orange trigger and tip. The glue guns have a silver UL listed label located above the handle with "GLUE GUN" and "XY-15302" printed on the label.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Crafter's Square Glue Guns · About 1,025,000 (In addition, about 21,900 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Dollar Tree stores nationwide from August 2020 through February 2022 and Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2022 through February 2022 and online at www.dollartree.com from August 2021 through February 2022 for about $1.; Greenbrier International Inc., a subsidiary of Dollar Tree, of Chesapeake, Virginia.

Injuries or incidents reported

Dollar Tree has received seven reports of electrical malfunctions when using the glue guns, including four reports of fire and one report of skin irritation.

Consumer contact

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at 800-876-8697 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recalls@dollartree.com or online at https://www.dollartree.com/product-recalls or at www.dollartree.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information. Family Dollar toll-free at 844-636-7687 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recalls@familydollar.com, or online at https://www.familydollar.com/product-recalls, or www.familydollar.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information

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.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Crafter's Square Glue Guns (About 1,025,000 (In addition, about 21,900 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Crafter's Square Glue Guns.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Crafter's Square Glue Gun and return it to any Dollar Tree or Family Dollar store for a full refund. Online purchasers will be contacted directly with further instructions.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 14, 2022. 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.