Hoppe's Recalls Semi-Auto Bore Cleaner Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
Recall 15034 · Nov 19, 2014 · Hoppe's
110,000
units affected
110,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15034
- Date
- Nov 19, 2014
- Company
- Hoppe's
- Units affected
- 110,000
- Product
- Hoppe's Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner
- Product type
- Gun Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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.
What can happen
Bottles have a child-resistant cap that can become loose. Chemicals in this product can cause skin irritation, internal injury or death if ingested.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Hoppe's has received one report of a child opening a loose cap and spilling the product on himself. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Gander Mountain, Walmart and various retail distribution outlets from January 2010 through July 2014 for about $12.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hoppe's semi-auto gun bore cleaner?
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.
What is the hazard?
Bottles have a child-resistant cap that can become loose. Chemicals in this product can cause skin irritation, internal injury or death if ingested.
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.