From the ArcaMax Publishing, Home and Consumer Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/home/s-371058-550854
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns
Units: About 470,000
Retailer: Dollar Tree, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Importer: Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Hazard: The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to
smoke. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Dollar Tree is aware of four incidents in which
these glue guns short circuited. No injuries have been reported.
Description: 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 guns' packaging. "DS-010 Glue
Gun" is written in raised letters on the handle of the gun.
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.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glue guns
and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Tree
Stores at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08310.html