CPSC recall 11-013, announced October 19, 2010, covers Greenbrier International Wolverine, Spider-Man and Iron Man 2 Projector Flashlights (about 275,000 units). The flashlights can cause the batteries and/or bulb to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Remedy: refund. Recall contact: call (800) 876-8077, or go to www.dollartree.com.
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UPC or product codes
639277168795Which products are included?
The recalled projector flashlights are about 6 1/2 inches in length and have the Wolverine, Spider-Man and Iron Man characters and names printed on them. The flashlights come with five extra mini discs that attach to the flashlight to project various images. The back of the packaging contains the number 16879-20012-003-1003 and UPC 639277168795.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The flashlights can cause the batteries and/or bulb to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of incidents involving batteries overheating in the recalled flashlights. Reported incidents include a flashlight that melted and a flashlight battery that caught fire. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
No separate remedy text is present in the API record. Follow the official CPSC notice.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 11-013
- Units
- About 275,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Tree $1 Stop, Deal$ and Dollar Tree Deal$ stores nationwide from August 2010 for about $1.
- Importer
- Greenbrier International, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Wolverine, Spider-Man and Iron Man 2 Projector Flashlights
CPSC product type: Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dollartree.com
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