CPSC recall 06-100, announced March 1, 2006, covers The Little Tikes Glowin' Dino and Glowin' Doggy Animal Flashlights (about 20,800 units). The light green paint on the dinosaur-shaped flashlight and the brown paint on the dog-shaped flashlight could contain excess levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled flashlights away from young children and contact Little Tikes for more information. Recall contact: call (800) 321-0183, or go to littletikes.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The Glowin' Dino Flashlight and the Glowin' Doggy Flashlight are about 9 inches long and make an electronic sound when switched on. The green dinosaur roars, and the white and brown dog barks. Only flashlights with the following date codes are included in the recall: LC5H161, LC5H291, LC5I031, LC5I091, LC5I131, LC5J061, LC5J231, and LC5J311. The date codes are found on the bottom of the flashlights. Units that do not contain these codes or other animal flashlight characters made by The Little Tikes Co. are not included in this recall. Also, units that have an "R" at the end of the date code are not included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The light green paint on the dinosaur-shaped flashlight and the brown paint on the dog-shaped flashlight could contain excess levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled flashlights away from young children and contact Little Tikes for more information. Consumers will get a free replacement flashlight or refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The Little Tikes
- Manufacturer
- The Little Tikes Co., of Hudson, Ohio
- Recall number
- 06-100
- Units
- About 20,800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Only at Target stores nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for about $10.
Glowin' Dino and Glowin' Doggy Animal Flashlights
CPSC product type: Lights & Accessories
Recall contact information
Contact The Little Tikes Co. toll-free at (800) 321-0183 anytime, or visit the company's Web site at http://littletikes.com
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