Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 10026 · Oct 28, 2009 · Dgi LLC
610,000
units affected
610,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10026
- Date
- Oct 28, 2009
- Company
- Dgi LLC
- Units affected
- 610,000
- Product
- Halloween Flashlights
- Product type
- Lights (Seasonal)
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumer should immediately stop using the flashlights and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received eight reports of flashlights overheating and melting, including one report of burns to the hand.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from August 2009 through September 2009 for $1 for the mini flashlights and $2.50 for the flashlights with stencils.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled halloween flashlights?
Consumer should immediately stop using the flashlights and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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