U.S. says Dollar Tree recalls glue guns for fire risk

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Dollar Tree Stores Inc is recalling about 253,000 Chinese-made glue guns because they can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday.

The agency said Dollar Tree is aware of seven incidents in which the glue guns short-circuited, including two injuries involving electrical shock and burns.

The "Crafters Square" hot melt mini glue guns were sold at Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores nationwide from February through August 2007 for about $1, the CPSC said.

It said consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glue guns and return them to where they were purchased for a full refund.

Dollar Tree could not immediately be reached for comment.

(Reporting by Karey Wutkowski; Editing by Tim Dobbyn)