WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
Recall Summary:
Name of Product: Hoppe's Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner
Hazard: Bottles have a child-resistant cap that can become loose. Chemicals in this product can cause skin irritation, internal injury or death if ingested.
Remedy: Replace
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."
Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Hoppes-Recalls-Semi-Auto-Bore-Cleaner/
Recall Details:
Units: About 110,000
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.
Incidents/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.
Remedy: 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.
Sold at: Gander Mountain, Walmart and various retail distribution outlets from January 2010 through July 2014 for about $12.
Manufacturer: TriPak Inc., Vandalia, Mich.
Distributer: Bushnell Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Hoppe's, Overland Park, Kan.
Manufactured in: United States
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