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Hoppe’s Recalls Semi-Auto Bore Cleaner

  • 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
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
Recall Date:
November 19, 2014
Units:
About 110,000
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 Details

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.  

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.

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.
Importer:

Bushnell Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Hoppe’s, Overland Park, Kan.

Distributor

Bushnell Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Hoppe’s, Overland Park, Kan.

Manufactured In:
TriPack Inc., Vandalia, Mich.
Recall number:
15-034

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