THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION HAS JUST issued a recall of the following item:

Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns

This item from China was imported by Greenbriar International Inc. and distributed by Dollar Tree Stores Inc.  The recall involves about 253,000 of the cheap-o glue guns which were being 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.

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.

The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers.  Dollar Tree is aware of seven incidents in which these glue guns short circuited resulting in two injuries, including electrical shock and burns.

Firegeezer is well aware that people in the fire and rescue service are smart enough to know that an electrical appliance that sells for one dollar isn’t going to be very reliable.  But we are often called into other people’s houses who aren’t quite that sharp.  We’re providing this information to help you in your “smell of something burning” calls.

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