Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard

Special Forces and Police SWAT Toy Gun Sets

Date of Recall
2010-02-03

CPSC Release Number
10-132

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(800) 678-9258

Units
About 9,600

Importer
Dolgencorp LLC, of Goodlettsville, Tenn.

Sold By
Dollar General stores in 35 states from September 2009 through October 2009 for about $5.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported.

Description
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.

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.

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

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