Atico International USA Recalls Halloween Mini Projection Lights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Five Below
Recall 13025 · Nov 1, 2012 · Atico International USA
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13025
- Date
- Nov 1, 2012
- Company
- Atico International USA
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Halloween Mini Projection Lights
- Product type
- Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The mini projection lights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Atico International USA has received two reports of incidents, including one minor burn injury.
- Sold at
- Five Below stores nationwide during September 2012 for $1.25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled halloween mini projection lights?
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
What is the hazard?
The mini projection lights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.