Dollar Tree Recalls Electric Balloon Pumps Due to Burn Hazard
Dollar Tree is recalling electric balloon pumps that can overheat, posing a burn hazard. Consumers should stop using the pumps and return them for a refund.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn hazard) with reports of overheating, flames, and explosion, but no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. is recalling electric balloon pumps due to a burn hazard. The recalled pumps can overheat, posing a risk of burns. The firm received three reports of overheating, including one report of flames inside the unit and one report of the unit exploding. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled electric balloon pump is a high-pressure pump with two operation modes: continuous and touch-on. It is made of plastic, comes in pink with a blue handle, and features two nozzles. The model number, 406198, is printed on a silver rating label on the bottom of the product and on the packaging. About 360,500 units were sold nationwide at Dollar Tree stores and online at dollartree.com and doordash.com between August 2025 and July 2026 for about $17.
Consumers should stop using the recalled electric balloon pumps immediately. They should return the product to any Dollar Tree store to receive a full refund. Consumers who purchased the pump online should contact the firm to receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the product for a full refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Electric Balloon Pumps
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 360,500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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