Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 10132 · announced February 3, 2010 · Dolgencorp · 9,600 units affected
The product
This recall includes a Special Forces Weapons and Accessories Set and a SWAT Police Play Equipment Set. Each set includes two toy guns and related accessories. The number 48JQH09 is printed on the right side of the larger gun included in the recalled sets.
The hazard
The orange tips located at the end of the toy guns' barrels, which are designed to distinguish them from real guns, can easily be removed from the barrels, posing a choking hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy guns away from children and return them to any Dollar General for a full refund or a replacement product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Dollar General stores in 35 states from September 2009 through October 2009 for about $5.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General Corp. at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.