Recall: Hoppe's Recalls Semi-Auto Bore Cleaner Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
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.
Name of product: Hoppe's Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner
Units: About 110,000
Manufacturer: TriPak Inc., Vandalia, Mich.
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: 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.
Recall date: November 19, 2014
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.
Sold At: Gander Mountain, Walmart and various retail distribution outlets from January 2010 through July 2014 for about $12.
Manufactured in: United States
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."
Recall number: 15-034