Ad Tech glue guns
5 reports to CPSC, the latest made Nov 21, 2016. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
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- 5reports to CPSC
- Nov 21, 2016the latest report was made
- Jan 30, 2012the earliest
- 3with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Ad Tech
- Maker
- Adhesive TechnologiesMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Glue gunsCPSC’s product type: Glue Guns (code 869), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Tools & Hardware
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| November 2016 | 1 |
| October 2015 | 1 |
| May 2014 | 1 |
| March 2013 | 1 |
| January 2012 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- No one hurt 5 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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No one hurt Made Nov 21, 2016, sent to the company Nov 30, 2016, published by CPSC Dec 21, 2016
The product, in the report: Hot glue gun, Ad Tech Precision Pro
I bought a new, unopened Ad Tech glue gun from Michaels craft store about 3 months ago. I have used at least 5 times weekly over the past two months using the glue gun to attach fabric and ribbons to new cardboard boxes also purchased at Michaels.
Tonight at about 8:30 pm, I had the hot glue gun plugged in for about 15-30 minutes, it was sitting upright and it was not in my hand (fortunately). There was a sudden flash of bright light and a zzzzzzz sound there was a burnt smell that persisted many minutes. I was sitting at a 90 degree angle to the glue gun.
I immediately after the light and noise I unplugged it and nobody was injured. There was no property damage.
- Model
- Precision Pro Ad Tech
- UPC
- unknown
- Serial number
- unknown
- Bought from
- Michaels Craft Store
- Bought
- Aug 8, 2016, about then
- Where
- Unspecified: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Ad Tech, made or sold by Adhesive Technologies
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Oct 17, 2015, sent to the company Oct 26, 2015, published by CPSC Nov 9, 2015
The product, in the report: Ad Tech Full Size Hi Temp Glue Gun
A ball of fire shot out of the glue chamber of my glue gun, the chamber continued to flame for a few moments, then subsided and gave way to the acrid smell of burning plastic.
The product was less than 1 year old, had been plugged in for about 30 minutes, and was used in conjunction with the recommended glue sticks.
- Model
- Ad Tech Hi Temp Glue Gun
- UPC
- 2643854042
- Bought from
- Walmart
- Bought
- May 1, 2015, about then
- Where
- Canada: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 41, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Ad Tech, made or sold by Adhesive Technologies
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made May 3, 2014, sent to the company May 12, 2014, published by CPSC May 27, 2014
The product, in the report: Ad Tech Hi Temp 40 Watt Glue Gun, Full Size
I would like to report a faulty glue gun by the company AD TECH. The type is the Hi Temp, 40 Watt model. I need to use a glue gun for my work. This is the FOURTH Ad Tech glue gun I’ve had that has shorted out and caught on fire, over a span of about 3 years. I leave the glue gun plugged in for about an hour at a time, and I always use the proper glue sticks. Nowhere on the package insert does it say how long of a time to leave the gun plugged in, so I assume this is alright. After a few weeks of usage, I notice a pattern. There is a black rubber piece inside the gun, which keeps the glue stick away from the heating element inside. Over time, this piece begins to weaken, and when it finally breaks, the hot glue touches the inner heating element, which results in an electrical shortage. I have always been right next to the gun when this happens, and it trips the breaker every time, and I’ve noticed a burst of flame appear from the gun. Whenever this happens, I always need to buy a replacement glue gun, and unfortunately, the nearest store only carries Ad Tech guns. This is why I’ve witnessed FOUR glue gun failures, because I’m stuck buying the same brand. The only other store that carries glue guns is one hour away. I would like to add that I have gone through probably 8-10 guns in the past 3 years, but not all of them resulted in an electrical shortage. Only four have done this, but the rest begin to have the same problems, with glue jamming, and I usually just throw them away before they finally break and catch fire. These glue guns are a faulty, dangerous product, and I do believe they should be recalled.
- Model
- Ad Tech Hi Temp Glue Gun 40 Watt
- UPC
- 02643854020
- Bought from
- Walmart
- Bought
- Jan 10, 2014
- Where
- North Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 33, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Ad Tech, made or sold by Adhesive Technologies
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Mar 6, 2013, sent to the company Mar 18, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 1, 2013
The product, in the report: Hot glue gun, two temperature
Glue gun was sitting on kitchen counter while plugged in for approx. 15-20 minutes. It made loud popping sound and emitted a 3 inch flame. This is the second glue gun of same brand and model that this has happened to.
- Model
- 401
- Bought from
- Jo Ann Fabrics, Michigan
- Bought
- Jul 18, 2012, about then
- Where
- Michigan: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Ad Tech, made or sold by Adhesive Technologies
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 30, 2012, sent to the company Feb 6, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 28, 2012
The product, in the report: hot glue gun
I am a kindergarten teacher. We use the hot glue gun at school for projects and crafts. It is Ad tech 2 temp gun. When gun was plugged in it popped and sparks came out. It blew a fuse in the classroom. There is glue that is leaking from the gun where the two pieces are put together. This is one of many glue guns that have had this problem at our school. I have the gun that I can mail to you if you need to see it.
- Where
- Alvord, Texas: School
- Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Ad tech, made or sold by Adhesive Technologies
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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