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Party Favors Lite-Up Torches and Laser Pointers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Multiple Standards; Imported by MTC Trading

Recalled August 28, 2025 · CPSC recall 25450 · Party

Recalled MTC Trading Co. Large Lite-Up Torches

Recalled MTC Trading Co. Lite-Up Torches

Recalled MTC Trading Co. Mini Lite-Up Torches

Recalled MTC Trading Co. Mini Laser Pointers

Hazard

The recalled lite-up torches contain button cell batteries in violation of the mandatory standard for toys and the recalled mini laser pointers contain button cell batteries in violation of the mandatory standard for consumer products because the button cell batteries can be accessed easily by children. Additionally, the laser pointers do not have the warnings required under Reese's Law. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 10,100

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves Party Favors lite-up torches and mini laser pointers. The affected models are: Model PF-1082: A single lite-up torch sold in white, blue or orange, measuring about 5 inches long and 2 inches wide. Model PF-1227: A two-pack of lite-up torches sold in orange and green, measuring about 4 inches long and an inch wide. Model PF-1153: A three-pack of lite-up torches sold in orange, blue and green, measuring about 3 inches long and an inch wide. Model PF-1084: Mini laser pointers sold in blue, green, red and silver, measuring about 3 inches long and an inch wide. All products come with pre-installed button cell batteries. The model number can be found printed on the hang tag.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the Lite-Up Torches and Mini Laser Pointers, take them away from children and place them where children cannot access them. Consumers may contact MTC Trading to request a full refund. Consumers will need to email a photograph confirming disposal of the lite-up torches or mini laser pointers to [email protected] to receive the refund. Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.

Contact

MTC Trading at 650-866-4800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.mtcmans.com/recall or www.mtcmans.com and click "Recall" for more information.

Product

Party Favors Lite-Up Torches and Mini Laser Pointers

Imported by

MTC Trading Company, of San Francisco, California

Retailers

All Star Toys, Brooklyn, NY; Home Bargain, San Francisco, CA; One Dollar Only, San Francisco, CA; Almacenes Colon, Carolina, PR; Dollar Mart, Houston, TX; and various stores nationwide from June 2024 through May 2025 for about $1.

Made in

China

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