Hoppe's Recalls Semi-Auto Bore Cleaner Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
What's being recalled
Hoppe's Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner
Units: About 110,000
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.
UPC: 026285514810
The problem, in CPSC's words
Bottles have a child-resistant cap that can become loose. Chemicals in this product can cause skin irritation, internal injury or death if ingested.
Incidents and injuries reported to 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.
What CPSC says to do
Replace
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.
How to contact the company
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."
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 15034, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.