Spirit Halloween Recalls Children's Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 21043 · Dec 9, 2020 · Spirit Halloween
6,100
units affected
6,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21043
- Date
- Dec 9, 2020
- Company
- Spirit Halloween
- Units affected
- 6,100
- Product
- Children's flashlights
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves three children's flashlights that come with three or four interchangable light covers. The ZAG Miraculous flashlight is red with the Marinette and Ladybug characters, the Ghostbusters flashlight is green with the Ghostbusters logo, and the My Little Pony flashlight is light blue with colorful ponies. The date code 20-05-966658-SP1 is printed on the upper side of the flashlights.
What can happen
The batteries in the flashlight can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the flashlight away from children, stop using it, remove the batteries and dispose of the flashlight; and contact Spirit Halloween for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of the flashlight overheating, including one minor burn.
- Sold at
- Spirit Halloween stores nationwide from August 2020 through September 2020 for about $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's flashlights?
Consumers should immediately take the flashlight away from children, stop using it, remove the batteries and dispose of the flashlight; and contact Spirit Halloween for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The batteries in the flashlight can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
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.