Safety regulator, Halo Burger Announce Recall of Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals
Recall 03038 · Nov 15, 2002 · Halo Burger
9,500
units affected
9,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03038
- Date
- Nov 15, 2002
- Company
- Halo Burger
- Units affected
- 9,500
- Product
- Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The multicolored flashlights measure about 6 inches in length, and are made of translucent plastic with a black cord attached at the end. "Halo Burger" is written on the side of the flashlight. "Made in China" is printed on a gold-colored label on the bottom of the flashlight. The two "AA" batteries included with the flashlight are labeled "Spadelove Ultra" and are black with a bronze top band.
What can happen
The "AA" batteries provided with each flashlight can leak, which could cause irritation to the skin. When disassembled, the flashlights also have small parts that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should take these flashlights and batteries away from children immediately and return the flashlights and batteries to any Halo Burger restaurant to receive a $5 gift certificate, or discard flashlights and batteries in a safe manner.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Halo Burger received two reports of young children, who received minor skin irritation on their mouths from leaking flashlight batteries.
- Sold at
- Halo Burger restaurants distributed the flashlights as a premium with the kids meals in Genesee and Saginaw Counties in Michigan, from October 2002 through November 4, 2002. The flashlights were sold individually for about $1.50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled flashlights and batteries sold in kids meals?
Consumers should take these flashlights and batteries away from children immediately and return the flashlights and batteries to any Halo Burger restaurant to receive a $5 gift certificate, or discard flashlights and batteries in a safe manner.
What is the hazard?
The "AA" batteries provided with each flashlight can leak, which could cause irritation to the skin. When disassembled, the flashlights also have small parts that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
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.