Hoppe's Recalls Semi-Auto Bore Cleaner Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
CPSC recall 15034 · announced November 19, 2014 · Tripak Inc., Vandalia, Mich · 110,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Hoppe's Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner. This product is packaged in a brown 5-ounce plastic bottle with a blue and yellow label and black cap. The recalled item number is SA904 and can be found above the UPC code on the label.
The hazard
Bottles have a child-resistant cap that can become loose. Chemicals in this product can cause skin irritation, internal injury or death if ingested.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the product, ensure that the cap is secured on the bottle, keep out of the reach and sight of children and contact Hoppe's for a free replacement product and disposal instructions. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Hoppe's has received one report of a child opening a loose cap and spilling the product on himself. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Gander Mountain, Walmart and various retail distribution outlets from January 2010 through July 2014 for about $12.
Consumer contact: Hoppe's at (800) 796-4760 Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CT and 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT on Friday, or online at www.hoppes.com and click on the link entitled "Hoppe's Semi-Auto Bore Cleaner Recall."
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.