Hoppe’s Recalls Semi-Auto Bore Cleaner Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
Hoppe's Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner, 5 oz. bottle
Hoppe's Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner
Recall Date: November 19th, 2014 Type: Gun Accessories Units: About 110,000 Hazards:
Bottles have a child-resistant cap that can become loose. Chemicals in this product can cause skin irritation, internal injury or death if ingested. Remedies:
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.
Description
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.
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Hoppe's Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner, 5 oz. bottle
Detail of Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner Label denoting location of UPC code and Item number
Consumer Contact:
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.”
Injuries:
Hoppe's has received one report of a child opening a loose cap and spilling the product on himself. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturers:
TriPak Inc., Vandalia, Mich.
Retailers:
Gander Mountain, Walmart and various retail distribution outlets from January 2010 through July 2014 for about $12.
Distributors:
Bushnell Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Hoppe's, Overland Park, Kan.