CPSC Recall in 2022: Dollar Tree Recalls More than One Million Hot Glue Guns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 22-120

Date: April 14, 2022

Product Name: Crafter’s Square Glue Guns

Recall Description:

This recall involves Crafter’s Square Glue Guns. They dispense hot glue when plugged into an outlet and the trigger is depressed. The plastic glue gun is black with an orange trigger and tip. The glue guns have a silver UL listed label located above the handle with “GLUE GUN” and “XY-15302” printed on the label.

Hazard Description:

The glue gun can malfunction when plugged in, posing fire and burn hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 1,025,000 (In addition, about 21,900 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

Dollar Tree has received seven reports of electrical malfunctions when using the glue guns, including four reports of fire and one report of skin irritation.

Sold At:

Dollar Tree stores nationwide from August 2020 through February 2022 and Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2022 through February 2022 and online at www.dollartree.com from August 2021 through February 2022 for about $1.

Manufactured In:

China