Dollar Tree Stores recall: Electric Balloon Pumps
Dollar Tree Stores is recalling Electric Balloon Pumps because of a fire hazard – about 360,500 units. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published the recall on October 1, 2026.
Serious A voluntary recall announced jointly by the company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission; the remedy (refund, repair or replacement) is free.
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| Product | Electric Balloon Pumps |
| Brand | Dollar Tree Stores |
| Type | Consumer products |
| Recall date | October 1, 2026 |
| Published by CPSC | October 1, 2026 |
| Quantity | About 360,500 units |
| Recall ID | 27012 |
Recalled products
- Electric Balloon Pumps
- Units
- About 360,500
- Product type
- Powered Pumps
Identifiers and details
- CPSC recall number
- 27012
- How to identify it (CPSC)
- The recalled electric balloon pump is a high-pressure pump that has two operation modes, continuous and touch-on. It is made of plastic and comes in pink with a blue handle and features two nozzles. The pump's model number, 406198, is printed on the silver rating label located on the bottom of the product and on the packaging.
- Manufactured in
- China
- Distributor
- Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. ("Dollar Tree") of Chesapeake, Virginia
- Consumer contact
- Dollar Tree Stores, Inc at 877-530-8733 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, email at [email protected] or on-line at https://www.dollartree.com/product-recalls or https://www.dollartree.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page.
Why it was recalled
The problem: a fire hazard.
The hazard, as the CPSC describes it: “The recalled electric balloon pumps can overheat, posing a burn hazard.”
Incidents and injuries
CPSC: “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.”
Where it was sold
Sold At: Dollar Tree stores nationwide and online at dollartree.com, and doordash.com between August 2025 and July 2026 for about $17.
What to do
CPSC and the company: “Consumers should stop using the recalled electric balloon pumps immediately and return it to any Dollar Tree store to receive a full refund. Consumers who purchased the electric balloon pump online should contact the firm to receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled product to receive a full refund. Remedy: Refund.”
Stop using the product and contact the company for the remedy listed. Recalled products should not be resold or donated.
Official notice: CPSC recall 27012.
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About this recall
Is Dollar Tree Stores Electric Balloon Pumps recalled?
Yes. Dollar Tree Stores recalled it on October 1, 2026; CPSC published it October 1, 2026. Only the lots, dates or models listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Because of a fire hazard. The reason given: The recalled electric balloon pumps can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
What should I do if I have it?
CPSC says: Consumers should stop using the recalled electric balloon pumps immediately and return it to any Dollar Tree store to receive a full refund. Consumers who purchased the electric balloon pump online should contact the firm to receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled product to receive a full refund. Remedy: Refund.
Where was it sold?
Sold At: Dollar Tree stores nationwide and online at dollartree.com, and doordash.com between August 2025 and July 2026 for about $17.
More recalls
Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.