CPSC2014-11-19
Hoppe's Recalls Semi-Auto Bore Cleaner Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
TriPak Inc., Vandalia, Mich.
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Gander Mountain, Walmart and various retail distribution outlets from January 2010 through July 2014 for about $12.
Affected count
About 110,000
Injuries reported
Hoppe's has received one report of a child opening a loose cap and spilling the product on himself. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Hoppe's Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner
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."
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Hoppes-Recalls-Semi-Auto-Bore-CleanerDon't want to check this manually?
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