CPSC recall 13-025, announced November 1, 2012, covers Atico International Halloween Mini Projection Lights (about 3,000 units). The mini projection lights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 2 incident reports and 1 injury. The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves plastic Halloween mini projection lights. They are about 6 inches long and have Halloween-themed black designs on them. They were sold in orange, green and purple. The projection lights came in a cardboard blister pack with a purple background. The phrase "Ghouloween" is printed on the upper left-hand corner.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The mini projection lights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Atico International USA has received two reports of incidents, including one minor burn injury.
Official remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Atico International
- Recall number
- 13-025
- Units
- About 3,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Five Below stores nationwide during September 2012 for $1.25.
- Distributor
- Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Halloween Mini Projection Lights
CPSC product type: Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
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