Approximately 110,000 bottles of Hoppe's Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner have been recalled because the child-resistant caps can become loose or fail. This product contains hazardous chemicals that can cause severe skin irritation, internal injury, or even death if swallowed. There has been one reported incident of a child opening a loose cap and spilling the cleaner on themselves, though no injuries were reported. The affected cleaners were sold in brown 5-ounce plastic bottles at retailers including Walmart and Gander Mountain between January 2010 and July 2014.
The child-resistant cap can loosen, allowing children to access the hazardous chemicals inside. Ingestion of these chemicals can lead to serious internal injuries or death, and contact with the skin can cause severe irritation.
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.
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
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response