Eveready Battery Co. Recalls Toy Flashlights Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08006 · Oct 4, 2007 · Eveready Battery Co.
79,000
units affected
79,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08006
- Date
- Oct 4, 2007
- Company
- Eveready Battery Co.
- Units affected
- 79,000
- Product
- Pirates of the Caribbean Medallion Squeeze Lights
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recall involves "Pirates of the Caribbean" medallion squeeze lights, which is gold-colored and about 1¾ inches across. It is attached to a leather strap and metal clasp.
What can happen
Surface paints on the leather strap attached to the medallion squeeze light contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should take the recalled squeeze light away from children immediately and contact the firm to receive a voucher for another Energizer-brand product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Various retail stores and Web sites nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for between $4 and $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pirates of the caribbean medallion squeeze lights?
Consumers should take the recalled squeeze light away from children immediately and contact the firm to receive a voucher for another Energizer-brand product.
What is the hazard?
Surface paints on the leather strap attached to the medallion squeeze light contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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.