Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled October 28, 2009 · CPSC recall 10026 · Halloween

Picture of Recalled Halloween Mini Flashlights

Picture of Recalled Halloween Standard Size Flashlight

Hazard

The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumer should immediately stop using the flashlights and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.

Units

About 610,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received eight reports of flashlights overheating and melting, including one report of burns to the hand.

Description

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 to do

Consumer should immediately stop using the flashlights and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com

Product

Halloween Flashlights

Manufacturer(s)

DGI LLC, of Warren, N.J. · Tien Hsing, of Wanchai, Hong Kong

Imported by

Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Retailers

Target stores nationwide from August 2009 through September 2009 for $1 for the mini flashlights and $2.50 for the flashlights with stencils.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →