June 24, 2008
Dollar Tree is recalling about 470,000 Crafters Square Hot Melt mini glue guns. The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Dollar Tree is aware of four incidents in which these glue guns short circuited. No injuries have been reported.
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.
The glue guns, made in China, were 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.
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.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
