On June 24, 2008, Dollar Tree, Inc. recalled about 470,000 Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns because they can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and posing a fire/burn hazard to consumers. Dollar Tree initiated the recall after receiving four reports of the glue guns short circuiting, though no injuries have been reported.

Included in the recall are Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns with product number “939701,” which is found on the packaging of the glue gun. The gun itself is black with an orange trigger and is about 4.5 inches long from the back of the gun to the tip. The words “Crafters Square” are printed on the packaging, and “DS-010 Glue Gun” is written in raised letters on the handle of the gun.

Dollar Tree stores, as well as Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores, sold the recalled Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Gun from December 2007 through March 2008 for about $1.

Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled glue guns and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, customers may contact Dollar Tree Stores at 800-876-8077, or visit the company’s website.

Source: “Dollar Tree Recalls Glue Guns Due to Fire Hazard,” US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-310, June 24, 2008.