Nationmark Recalls 8 Shot Detective Special Cap Guns Due to Burn Risk
Nationmark Inc. is voluntarily recalling 8 Shot Detective Special Cap Guns because they may emit sparks causing burns. Consumers should stop using the guns 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 (burns) where injury has been reported (one adult burn), but no deaths or severe injuries are documented, fitting the High severity criteria for reported injury without critical outcomes.
Plain-English summary
Nationmark Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 54,000 "8 SHOT CAP GUNS," model number 706, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves two styles of cap guns: one orange plastic model labeled "8 SHOTS" and "DETECTIVE SPECIAL," and another black, red, and brown plastic model labeled "BIG BANG-38," "8 SHOOTER," "MADE IN CHINA," and "DIAMONDBACK." These toys were sold in hanging plastic blister card packages for approximately $1.50 each.
The cap guns are being recalled because they could emit sparks, which may cause serious burns to users or bystanders. Nationmark Inc. reported one known burn injury to an adult, which occurred in the month prior to the recall announcement. This is the only known injury since the product was first marketed in 1988.
Nationmark distributed these cap guns to food and drug chains in the southwestern United States from May 1988 to August 1991. Consumers who own these cap guns should discontinue use immediately. They may return the product to the store where it was purchased for a refund of the purchase price, or return it to Nationmark Inc. at 1270 Champion Circle, Carrollton, Texas 75006 for a full refund. Questions regarding the recall can be directed to Nationmark at (214) 241-6100.
The recalled product
- Product
- 8 Shot Detective Special Cap Guns
- Manufacturer
- Diamondback
- Category
- Consumer Product — Toys
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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