Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard

Recall Date
2010-02-03
Manufacturer
Dolgencorp LLC, of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Units Affected
About 9,600

Products Involved

Special Forces and Police SWAT Toy Gun Sets

Hazard

The orange tips located at the end of the toy guns' barrels, which are designed to distinguish them from real guns, can easily be removed from the barrels, posing a choking hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy guns away from children and return them to any Dollar General for a full refund or a replacement product.

Reported Injuries

None reported.

Sold At

Dollar General stores in 35 states from September 2009 through October 2009 for about $5.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

This recall includes a Special Forces Weapons and Accessories Set and a SWAT Police Play Equipment Set. Each set includes two toy guns and related accessories. The number 48JQH09 is printed on the right side of the larger gun included in the recalled sets.

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28