CPSC, Halo Burger Announce Recall of Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals
USCPSC, Halo Burger Announce Recall of Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The "AA" batteries provided with each flashlight can leak, which could cause irritation to the skin. When disassembled, the flashlights also have small parts that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The multicolored flashlights measure about 6 inches in length, and are made of translucent plastic with a black cord attached at the end. "Halo Burger" is written on the side of the flashlight. "Made in China" is printed on a gold-colored label on the bottom of the flashlight. The two "AA" batteries included with the flashlight are labeled "Spadelove Ultra" and are black with a bronze top band.
Affected Products
Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Halo-Burger-Announce-Recall-of-Flashlights-and-Batteries-Sold-in-Kids-Meals- |
| Title | CPSC, Halo Burger Announce Recall of Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals |
| Hazards › Name | The "AA" batteries provided with each flashlight can leak, which could cause irritation to the skin. When disassembled, the flashlights also have small parts that can pose a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | Halo Burger received two reports of young children, who received minor skin irritation on their mouths from leaking flashlight batteries. |
| Products › Name | Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals |
| Products › Type | Lights & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2029 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 9,500 |
| Recall I D | 2318 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take these flashlights and batteries away from children immediately and return the flashlights and batteries to any Halo Burger restaurant to receive a $5 gift certificate, or discard flashlights and batteries in a safe manner. |
| Importers › Name | Halo Burger, of Flint, Mich. |
| Retailers › Name | Halo Burger restaurants distributed the flashlights as a premium with the kids meals in Genesee and Saginaw Counties in Michigan, from October 2002 through November 4, 2002. The flashlights were sold individually for about $1.50. |
| Recall Date | 2002-11-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | The multicolored flashlights measure about 6 inches in length, and are made of translucent plastic with a black cord attached at the end. "Halo Burger" is written on the side of the flashlight. "Made in China" is printed on a gold-colored label on the bottom of the flashlight. The two "AA" batteries included with the flashlight are labeled "Spadelove Ultra" and are black with a bronze top band. |
| Recall Number | 03038 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional questions, contact Halo Burger at (810) 238-1839 ext. 27 at anytime. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-05-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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