Gel Blaster SURGE 1 recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

October 20, 2022

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

23019

Brand / firm

Gel Blaster LLC, of Austin, Texas

Sold / distributed

D2 LLC in Wimberley, Texas; Hey! Joy - Toy Store in Garden City, N.Y., Bloomington, Minn. and Orlando, Fla.; Learning Tree in Prairie Village, Kan.; Kitty Hawk stores along the East Coast and other stores nationwide and online at www.kittyhawk.com, www.heyjoytoystore.com, www.learningtreetoys.com,…

Why it was recalled

The lithium-ion battery pack inside the handle can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves Gel Blaster SURGE Model 1.0. The gel blaster has a white body and is gray around the handle. The word "SURGE" is printed in orange on the side. A pineapple-shaped hopper that holds the gellets attaches on the top and a black on/off switch is located at the back of the blaster.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.