Dollar Tree Recalls Glue Guns Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 08310. 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. This poses a fire hazard 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 08310 has the recall date 24 Jun 2008. The notice names the firm Greenbrier International. The recall has about 470,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard 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 four incidents in which these glue guns short circuited. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 470,000 |
| 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 gun's packaging. "DS-010 Glue Gun" is written in raised letters on the handle of the gun. |
| Product | Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns, About 470,000, Tools Miscellaneous |
| Sold at | Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores nationwide from December 2007 through March 2008 for about $1. |
| Importer | Greenbrier International Inc |
| Distributor | Dollar Tree, Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 470,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Tools Miscellaneous
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Greenbrier International
- 11
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08310The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08310. https://recallregister.com/product/4352-dollar-tree-recalls-glue-guns-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08310 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Dollar Tree is aware of four incidents in which these glue guns short circuited. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores nationwide from December 2007 through March 2008 for about $1.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08310?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 470,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China