CPSC recall 15-011, announced October 28, 2014, covers Meijer Distribution Flashlight (about 8,600 units). The flashlight can overheat and melt the plastic handle, posing a burn risk to the user. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the flashlight, remove the batteries and return it to the customer service desk at any Meijer store or contact Meijer for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 927-8699, or go to www.meijer.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.
A clear label with "Signature Designs (HK) Ltd, Ningbo, China, 14-121-02, 05/2014" printed in white is on the side of the handle opposite the orange on/off switch.
Which products are included?
This recall involves a Signature Designs Halloween image projector. The projector is a flashlight with cap that holds special lenses to project messages and images onto a wall or other surfaces. The flashlight handle is black with the word Halloween and pictures of a skull and a jack o' lantern printed in white. The handle is about 7 inches long and holds two size C batteries. The cap is orange and is about 3 inches high and about 2 inches in diameter. The projector comes with three lenses: an orange lens with a black jack o' lantern, a yellow lens with a black bat and a purple lens with the words "Trick or Treat" in black. A clear label with "Signature Designs (HK) Ltd, Ningbo, China, 14-121-02, 05/2014" printed in white is on the side of the handle opposite the orange on/off switch.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The flashlight can overheat and melt the plastic handle, posing a burn risk to the user.
Incidents and injuries
Meijer has received one report of a flashlight overheating and the plastic handle melting. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the flashlight, remove the batteries and return it to the customer service desk at any Meijer store or contact Meijer for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Meijer Distribution
- Recall number
- 15-011
- Units
- About 8,600
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Meijer stores from September 2014 to October 2014 for about $3.
- Importer
- Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Flashlight
CPSC product type: Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
Recall contact information
Meijer at (800) 927-8699 anytime or online at www.meijer.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
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