Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
Recall 08175 · Jan 29, 2008 · Greenbrier International Inc.
253,000
units affected
253,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08175
- Date
- Jan 29, 2008
- Company
- Greenbrier International Inc.
- Units affected
- 253,000
- Product
- Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns
- Product type
- Tools Miscellaneous
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The glue guns dispense hot glue and are intended for craft projects. The recalled glue gun is black with a yellow trigger and is approximately 4 1/2 inches from the back of the gun to the tip. Attached is a 44-inch electrical cord. "Crafters Square" and product number 818261-72 or 818261-75 are located on the guns' packaging.
What can happen
The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards 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 seven incidents in which these glue guns short circuited resulting in two injuries, including electrical shock and burns.
- Sold at
- Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores nationwide from February 2007 through August 2007 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 and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards 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.