CPSC recall 10-026, announced October 28, 2009, covers DGI Halloween Flashlights (about 610,000 units). The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 8 incident reports. Consumer should immediately stop using the flashlights and return the product to any Target store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 440-0680, or go to www.target.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received eight reports of flashlights overheating and melting, including one report of burns to the hand.
Official remedy
Consumer should immediately stop using the flashlights and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- DGI
- Manufacturer
- DGI LLC, of Warren, N.J., Tien Hsing, of Wanchai, Hong Kong
- Recall number
- 10-026
- Units
- About 610,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores nationwide from August 2009 through September 2009 for $1 for the mini flashlights and $2.50 for the flashlights with stencils.
- Importer
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Halloween Flashlights
CPSC product type: Lights (Seasonal)
Recall contact information
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
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