Glue guns that short circuit are the latest Chinese made product to be recalled by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). According to the CPSC, the defective mini glue guns sold by Dollar Tree Stores can short circuit, causing fires, and putting users at risk of serious injury.

According to the CPSC, the Dollar Tree glue gun recall involves 253,000 “Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns” manufactured in China and imported by Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. The defective glue guns dispense hot glue, and are intended as a tool for craft projects. Dollar Tree said it had received reports of seven incidents in which the defective glue guns short circuited. At least two injuries involving electrical shocks and burns have been tied to the faulty glue guns.

The recalled glue guns were sold at Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores nationwide from February 2007 through August 2007 for about $1. The recalled Dollar Tree glue gun is black with a yellow trigger and is approximately 4 1/2 inches from the back of the gun to the tip. Attached is a 44-inch electrical cord. “Crafters Square” and product number 818261-72 or 818261-75 are located on the guns’ packaging.

Consumers who purchased one of these recalled Dollar Tree Glue Guns should return it to the store where it was purchased immediately. Dollar Tree is offering full refunds for the defective glue guns. Consumers needing additional information about the Dollar Tree glue gun recall may contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.dollartree.com