CPSC recall 11-025, announced October 28, 2010, covers Greenbrier International Pumpkin, Ghost and Skull Halloween Lanterns (about 682,000 units). The bulb in the battery-operated lanterns can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The notice cites 1 incident report. Remedy: refund. Recall contact: call (800) 876-8077, or go to www.dollartree.com.
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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.
Model number 954437-13096-003-1005 is printed on the bottom of the lanterns.
Which products are included?
This recall involves plastic Halloween-themed lanterns designed to resemble a pumpkin, ghost and skull. The lanterns are about 6 1/2 inches tall and were sold in orange, white and black. Model number 954437-13096-003-1005 is printed on the bottom of the lanterns.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bulb in the battery-operated lanterns can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of the bulb in a lantern overheating. 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
- 11-025
- Units
- About 682,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Occasions, Deal$ and Dollar Tree Deal$ stores nationwide from August 2010 to October 2010 for about $1.
- Importer
- Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Pumpkin, Ghost and Skull Halloween Lanterns
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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