Halo Recalls Promotional Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Button Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards
USHalo Recalls Promotional Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Button Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards
Motivo del Retiro / Peligro
TranslatedA child can disassemble the projector flashlight and access the button cell batteries, posing ingestion and choking hazards.
Descripción del Producto e Identificación
TranslatedThis recall involves five models of children's projector flashlights: Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Avengers and ESPN. They have a key chain on one end and a flashlight projector on the other end. The model name is imprinted on the middle of the flashlight. The flashlights are red, dark blue or light blue. They measure 3 inches long and .5 inches in diameter. The recalled flashlights were part of a Disney-branded care package that also includes a tote bag, silicone wristband, playing cards, ink pen, journal, wall decals and a set of postcards. There are four button cell batteries with model number LR41 inside the flashlight.
Productos Afectados
TranslatedProjector Flashlights (included as part of a care package)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Halo-Recalls-Promotional-Childrens-Projector-Flashlights-Due-to-Button-Battery-Ingestion-and-Choking-Hazards |
| Title | Halo Recalls Promotional Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Button Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic-1_0.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Projector Flashlights |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic-2_0.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Care packages that contained the recalled Projector Flashlights |
| Hazards › Name | A child can disassemble the projector flashlight and access the button cell batteries, posing ingestion and choking hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received two reports of children accessing the button cell batteries from the flashlight, and in one case, a child required surgery to remove a swallowed battery. |
| Products › Name | Projector Flashlights (included as part of a care package) |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 82,500 |
| Recall I D | 9181 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled projector flashlight away from children, stop using it, and contact Halo for a full refund and a pre-paid shipping label to return the projector flashlight. Upon return, Halo will send the consumer a $5 gift card redeemable at a major national retailer. |
| Importers › Name | HALO Branded Solutions Inc., of Sterling, Illinois |
| Retailers › Name | Starlight Children's Foundation ("Starlight") distributed care packages to hospitals and healthcare facilities between February 2021 and June 2021 as a promotional item free of charge. |
| Recall Date | 2021-12-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves five models of children's projector flashlights: Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Avengers and ESPN. They have a key chain on one end and a flashlight projector on the other end. The model name is imprinted on the middle of the flashlight. The flashlights are red, dark blue or light blue. They measure 3 inches long and .5 inches in diameter. The recalled flashlights were part of a Disney-branded care package that also includes a tote bag, silicone wristband, playing cards, ink pen, journal, wall decals and a set of postcards. There are four button cell batteries with model number LR41 inside the flashlight. |
| Distributors › Name | Starlight Children's Foundation, of Culver City, California |
| Recall Number | 22024 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | HALO toll-free at 855-425-6266 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, by email at halo.safety@halo.com, or online at https://halo.com/flashlightrecall or http://www.halo.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2021-12-01T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Halo Recalls Promotional Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Button Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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