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Toys & Games/Children's Toys (3-12)

Gel Blaster SURGE Model 1.0 Toy Guns Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: October 20, 2022
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Summary

This recall involves about 62,700 Gel Blaster SURGE Model 1.0 toy guns. The lithium-ion battery pack located inside the handle can overheat and catch fire, posing a significant fire hazard to users. There have been 30 reports of smoke or fire occurring near the handle, though no injuries have been reported. The toy guns have a white body with gray handle areas and were sold nationwide at various toy stores and online retailers from August 2020 through October 2021 for approximately $60.

Risk

The lithium-ion battery pack inside the handle of the toy gun can overheat and ignite. This poses a fire hazard that can lead to property damage or burn injuries. Thirty incidents of smoking or fire near the handle have been reported.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves Gel Blaster SURGE Model 1.0 toy guns which feature a white body, a gray handle, and the word 'SURGE' printed in orange on the side. They include a pineapple-shaped hopper on top and a black on/off switch at the back.
  2. Immediately stop using and charging the recalled toy guns.
  3. Contact Gel Blaster toll-free at 844-435-5387 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or email recall@gelblaster.com to receive a prepaid mailer for returning the product.
  4. Return the product using the prepaid mailer to receive a full refund from the manufacturer.
  5. You can also find more information by visiting www.gelblaster.com and clicking on the 'Safety Recall' link at the top of the page.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Gel Blaster SURGE Model 1.0 and contact Gel Blaster to receive a prepaid mailer to return the product and receive a full refund. Gel Blaster is contacting known purchasers directly.

Contact: Gel Blaster toll-free at 844-435-5387 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email recall@gelblaster.com, or online at https://gelblaster.com/pages/safety-recall or www.gelblaster.com, and click on "Safety Recall" at the top of the page.

Affected Products

Product: Gel Blaster SURGE 1.0 toy gun
Variants: White body, Gray handle, Orange 'SURGE' text
Model:
1.0
Date Ranges: Sold August 2020 through October 2021

Includes a pineapple-shaped hopper and a black on/off switch located at the back of the blaster.

Product Images

Recalled Gel Blaster SURGE Model 1.0

Recalled Gel Blaster SURGE Model 1.0

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 23019
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Gel Blaster LLC, of Austin, Texas
Sold By: D2 LLC; Hey! Joy - Toy Store; Learning Tree; Kitty Hawk; kittyhawk.com; heyjoytoystore.com; learningtreetoys.com; gelblaster.com; kickstarter.com; amazon.com
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 62,700
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Gel Blaster toll-free at 844-435-5387 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email recall@gelblaster.com, or online at https://gelblaster.com/pages/safety-recall or www.gelblaster.com, and click on "Safety Recall" at the top of the page.
Agency Last Updated: October 20, 2022

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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