Dollar Tree Recalls Glue Guns Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08310 · Jun 24, 2008 · Dollar Tree
470,000
units affected
470,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08310
- Date
- Jun 24, 2008
- Company
- Dollar Tree
- Units affected
- 470,000
- Product
- Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns
- Product type
- Tools Miscellaneous
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glue guns and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Dollar Tree is aware of four incidents in which these glue guns short circuited. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores nationwide from December 2007 through March 2008 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled crafters square hot melt mini glue guns?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glue guns and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.