Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard
What's being recalled
Special Forces and Police SWAT Toy Gun Sets
Units: About 9,600
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 problem, in CPSC's words
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.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported.
What CPSC says to do
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.
How to contact the company
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
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 10132, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.