CPSC recall 12-051, announced December 1, 2011, covers Nygala Halloween Projection Flashlights (about 10,000 units). The flashlights can overheat, blister and melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights, remove and properly discard the batteries and return the flashlights to the store where purchased for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 445-5936, or go to www.flomousa.com.
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UPC or product codes
677916518266Which products are included?
The black and orange plastic flashlight is 6 1/2 inches long and has pumpkins, bats, witches, haunted houses and cats on the handle. The flashlights come with six different plastic lenses that attach to the flashlight to project various images, including a pumpkin, bat, witch, haunted house and cat. The flashlights use two AA batteries. "Flomo," "HW189" and UPC 677916518266 are printed on the packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The flashlights can overheat, blister and melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one reported incident involving a flashlight that overheated, blistered and melted.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights, remove and properly discard the batteries and return the flashlights to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Nygala
- Recall number
- 12-051
- Units
- About 10,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount stores in California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Utah from August 2010 through October 2011 for about $1.
- Importer
- Nygala Corp., of Teterboro, N.J.
Halloween Projection Flashlights
CPSC product type: Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Nygala Corp. at (800) 445-5936 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website www.flomousa.com
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