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Product recall · CPSCOctober 10, 2024Serious
NPW Group Halloween Projector Flashlights
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The flashlights can overheat and melt the outer casing, posing fire and burn hazards.
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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Consumers should turn off the product, remove the batteries, mark the product with "recalled" in permanent marker prior to returning the flashlight to Target. Target is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Who to contact: NPW Group at 888-674-3778 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at technical@npwgroup.com or online at www.npwgroup.com/recalls or www.npwgroup.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.
The product
This recall involves NPW Halloween Projector Flashlights. The flashlight is orange with white stripes and a black end piece and measures about six inches long by one inch wide. The product comes with three Halloween themed projector covers, including pumpkin, ghost and skull patterns that fit over the black end piece to change the pattern of the flashlight. The flashlight uses two AA batteries.
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,700
- Recall date
- October 10, 2024
- Brand
- NPW Group, of Cincinnati, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received nine reports of overheating including six reports of smoke or fire, resulting in four reports of minor burn injuries.
Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com during September 2024 for about $3.
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: “NPW Group Recalls Halloween Projector Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target”
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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