CPSC2010-02-03
Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard
Dolgencorp LLC, of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Dollar General stores in 35 states from September 2009 through October 2009 for about $5.
Affected count
About 9,600
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Special Forces and Police SWAT Toy Gun Sets
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Dollar-General-Recalls-Toy-Guns-Due-to-Choking-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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