CPSC recall 21-043, announced December 9, 2020, covers Spirit Halloween Children's flashlights (about 6,100 units). The batteries in the flashlight can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the flashlight away from children, stop using it, remove the batteries and dispose of the flashlight; and contact Spirit Halloween for a full refund. Recall contact: call 866-586-0155, go to www.spirithalloween.com, or email GuestServices@spirithalloween.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves three children's flashlights that come with three or four interchangable light covers. The ZAG Miraculous flashlight is red with the Marinette and Ladybug characters, the Ghostbusters flashlight is green with the Ghostbusters logo, and the My Little Pony flashlight is light blue with colorful ponies. The date code 20-05-966658-SP1 is printed on the upper side of the flashlights.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The batteries in the flashlight can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of the flashlight overheating, including one minor burn.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the flashlight away from children, stop using it, remove the batteries and dispose of the flashlight; and contact Spirit Halloween for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Spirit Halloween
- Recall number
- 21-043
- Units
- About 6,100 (In addition, about 380 units were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Spirit Halloween stores nationwide from August 2020 through September 2020 for about $8.
- Importer
- Spirit Halloween, of Egg Harbor Twp, N.J.
Recall contact information
Spirit Halloween toll-free at 866-586-0155 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at GuestServices@spirithalloween.com or online at www.spirithalloween.com and click on product recall at the bottom of homepage for more information.
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