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Atico International USA Halloween Mini Projection Lights
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What’s wrong
The mini projection lights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
The product
This recall involves plastic Halloween mini projection lights. They are about 6 inches long and have Halloween-themed black designs on them. They were sold in orange, green and purple. The projection lights came in a cardboard blister pack with a purple background. The phrase "Ghouloween" is printed on the upper left-hand corner.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,000
- Recall date
- November 1, 2012
- Made or distributed by
- Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Atico International USA has received two reports of incidents, including one minor burn injury.
Five Below stores nationwide during September 2012 for $1.25.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Atico International USA Recalls Halloween Mini Projection Lights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Five Below”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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