Gel Blaster Recalls Gel Blaster SURGE Model 1.0 Toy Guns Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2022-10-20). Hazards: fire, burn. About 62,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23019 |
| Published | 2022-10-20 |
| Last updated | 2022-10-20 |
| Products | Gel Blaster SURGE 1.0 toy guns |
| Firm named in the title | Gel Blaster |
| Firms | Gel Blaster LLC, of Austin, Texas (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 62,700 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | D2 LLC in Wimberley, Texas; Hey! Joy - Toy Store in Garden City, N.Y., Bloomington, Minn. and Orlando, Fla.; Learning Tree in Prairie Village, Kan.; Kitty Hawk stores along the East Coast and other stores nationwide and online at www.kittyhawk.com, www.heyjoytoystore.com, www.learningtreetoys.com, www.gelblaster.com, www.kickstarter.com and www.amazon.com from August 2020 through October 2021 for about $60. |
Description
This recall involves Gel Blaster SURGE Model 1.0. The gel blaster has a white body and is gray around the handle. The word "SURGE" is printed in orange on the side. A pineapple-shaped hopper that holds the gellets attaches on the top and a black on/off switch is located at the back of the blaster.
Hazard
The lithium-ion battery pack inside the handle can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Gel Blaster SURGE Model 1.0 and contact Gel Blaster to receive a prepaid mailer to return the product and receive a full refund. Gel Blaster is contacting known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
Gel Blaster has received 30 reports of smoking or fire near the handle of the gel blaster where the lithium-ion battery is located. No injuries have been reported.
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