- Starting date:
- July 23, 2013
- Posting date:
- July 23, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Hobby/Craft Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-34657
Affected products
Tool Tech Glue Guns
Product description
This recall involves the Tool Tech Glue Gun imported by Royal International. The product is available in black with a red trigger and tip. The identified models include:| Model | Product Description | UPC Number |
|---|---|---|
| TY-G1001 | Tool Tech Mini Glue Gun - 10W | 7735443000935 |
| TY-G4001 | Tool Tech Mini Glue Gun - 40W | 7735443000942 |
Hazard identified
The recalled product has not been evaluated for safety against any Canadian standards and bears an unauthorized cUL (Canadian Underwriters Laboratories Inc.) certification mark. The product may pose a safety hazard to consumers.Neither Health Canada nor Royal International Corp has received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these glue guns.
Number sold
Approximately 10,890 units of the affected glue guns were sold at dollar and discount stores across Canada.Time period sold
The affected glue guns were sold from January 2010 to June 2013.Place of origin
Manufactured in China.Companies
- Manufacturer
- Jiande Tongyu Electrical Appliance Tools Plant
Sanhe Town
CHINA
- Importer
- Royal International Corp.
St. Laurent
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should stop using the recalled glue guns and return them to the place of purchase or dispose of them. Consumers may contact their municipality for instructions on disposing glue guns.For more information, consumers may contact Royal International Corp. Customer Service by telephone at 1-800-465-4566 or 1-514-735-4566 extension 221 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
