Dollar Tree Stores Recalls Electric Balloon Pumps Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 27012 · announced October 1, 2026 · Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. ("dollar Tree") Of Chesapeake, Virginia · 360,500 units affected
The product
The recalled electric balloon pump is a high-pressure pump that has two operation modes, continuous and touch-on. It is made of plastic and comes in pink with a blue handle and features two nozzles. The pump's model number, 406198, is printed on the silver rating label located on the bottom of the product and on the packaging.
The hazard
The recalled electric balloon pumps can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled electric balloon pumps immediately and return it to any Dollar Tree store to receive a full refund. Consumers who purchased the electric balloon pump online should contact the firm to receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled product to receive a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm received three reports of overheating, including one report of flames inside the unit and one report of the unit exploding. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Sold At:
Dollar Tree stores nationwide and online at dollartree.com, and doordash.com between August 2025 and July 2026 for about $17.
Consumer contact: Dollar Tree Stores, Inc at 877-530-8733 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, email at ddirect@dollartree.com or on-line at https://www.dollartree.com/product-recalls or https://www.dollartree.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.