Glue Guns Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards
CPSC recall 08175. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glue guns and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
CPSC recall 08175 has the recall date 29 Jan 2008. The notice names the firm Greenbrier International. The recall has about 253,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Tools Miscellaneous.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Dollar Tree is aware of seven incidents in which these glue guns short circuited resulting in two injuries, including electrical shock and burns. |
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| Units | 253,000 |
| Description | The glue guns dispense hot glue and are intended for craft projects. The recalled glue gun is black with a yellow trigger and is approximately 4 1/2 inches from the back of the gun to the tip. Attached is a 44-inch electrical cord. "Crafters Square" and product number 818261-72 or 818261-75 are located on the guns' packaging. |
| Product | Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns, About 253,000, Tools Miscellaneous |
| Sold at | Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores nationwide from February 2007 through August 2007 for about $1. |
| Importer | Greenbrier International Inc |
| Distributor | Dollar Tree Stores Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 253,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 32%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Tools Miscellaneous
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Greenbrier International
- 11
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08175The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08175. https://recallregister.com/product/4190-glue-guns-recalled-by-dollar-tree-stores-due-to-fire-burn-and-shock-ha/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08175 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Dollar Tree is aware of seven incidents in which these glue guns short circuited resulting in two injuries, including electrical shock and burns.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores nationwide from February 2007 through August 2007 for about $1.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08175?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 253,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China