RecalledRecall 10-132Published

Dolgencorp Special Forces and Police SWAT Toy Gun Sets

Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard

Hazard
Choking
Units
About 9,600 units
Incidents
None reported
Remedy
See the notice

CPSC recall 10-132, announced February 3, 2010, covers Dolgencorp Special Forces and Police SWAT Toy Gun Sets (about 9,600 units). 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. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 678-9258, or go to www.dollargeneral.com.

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Which products are included?

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.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

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

None reported.

Official 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.

Product and sales details

Product type
Toys & play sets
Recall number
10-132
Units
About 9,600
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Dollar General stores in 35 states from September 2009 through October 2009 for about $5.
Importer
Dolgencorp LLC, of Goodlettsville, Tenn.

Special Forces and Police SWAT Toy Gun Sets

CPSC product type: Toy Guns

Recall contact information

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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