Dollar Tree Recalls More than One Million Hot Glue Guns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2022-04-14). Hazards: fire, burn. About 1,025,000 units in the US and 21,900 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 22120 |
| Published | 2022-04-14 |
| Last updated | 2022-04-14 |
| Products | Crafter's Square Glue Guns |
| Firm named in the title | Dollar Tree |
| Firms | Greenbrier International Inc., a subsidiary of Dollar Tree, of Chesapeake, Virginia (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,025,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 21,900 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The glue gun can malfunction when plugged in, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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