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Product recall · CPSCOctober 28, 2009Serious
Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumer should immediately stop using the flashlights and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com
The product
This recall involves two types of Halloween-themed flashlights: the mini flashlights and flashlights sold with stencils. Mini Flashlights - The mini flashlights have a key ring extending from the bottom and were sold in a pack of three colors: orange, green and black. The orange and purple packaging has "Mini Flashlights (3 Pack)" printed on the front and "DGI", "Made in China" and "DPCI# 234-02-1813" printed on the back. Standard Size Flashlights - Also included in the recall are standard sized flashlights with a black handle and an orange top. The flashlights were sold with six stencils in various colors and images: a pumpkin, ghost, spider, cat, witch and skull & cross-bones. "Flashlight with Stencil" is printed on the front and "Tien Hsing," "Made in China" and "234 02 1838" is printed on the back of the packaging.
Details
- Units affected
- About 610,000
- Recall date
- October 28, 2009
- Brand
- DGI LLC, of Warren, N.J., Tien Hsing, of Wanchai, Hong Kong, Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received eight reports of flashlights overheating and melting, including one report of burns to the hand.
Target stores nationwide from August 2009 through September 2009 for $1 for the mini flashlights and $2.50 for the flashlights with stencils.
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: “Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard”
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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