CPSCGeneral Alert

Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

Name: Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Brand: DGI LLC, of Warren, N.J., Tien Hsing, of Wanchai, Hong Kong
SKU: CPSC-10026
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: October 28, 2009Recall ID: 10026Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves two types of Halloween-themed flashlights: the mini flashlights and flashlights sold with stencils. Mini Flashlights - The mini flashlights have a key ring extending from the bottom and were sold in a pack of three colors: orange, green and black. The orange and purple packaging has "Mini Flashlights (3 Pack)" printed on the front and "DGI", "Made in China" and "DPCI# 234-02-1813" printed on the back. Standard Size Flashlights - Also included in the recall are standard sized flashlights with a black handle and an orange top. The flashlights were sold with six stencils in various colors and images: a pumpkin, ghost, spider, cat, witch and skull & cross-bones. "Flashlight with Stencil" is printed on the front and "Tien Hsing," "Made in China" and "234 02 1838" is printed on the back of the packaging.

Affected Products

Halloween Flashlights

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Halloween-Flashlights-Sold-Exclusively-at-Target-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-Hazard
Title	Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9d58b99054434e90a7a2f5076a88d60c.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Picture of Recalled Halloween Mini Flashlights
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d998afbdd4c44a82bf84f743bb9e35db.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Picture of Recalled Halloween Standard Size Flashlight
Hazards › Name	The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received eight reports of flashlights overheating and melting, including one report of burns to the hand.
Products › Name	Halloween Flashlights
Products › Type	Lights (Seasonal)
Products › Category I D	2031
Products › Number Of Units	About 610,000
Recall I D	27
Remedies › Name	Consumer should immediately stop using the flashlights and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.
Importers › Name	Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Retailers › Name	Target stores nationwide from August 2009 through September 2009 for $1 for the mini flashlights and $2.50 for the flashlights with stencils.
Recall Date	2009-10-28T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves two types of Halloween-themed flashlights: the mini flashlights and flashlights sold with stencils. Mini Flashlights - The mini flashlights have a key ring extending from the bottom and were sold in a pack of three colors: orange, green and black. The orange and purple packaging has "Mini Flashlights (3 Pack)" printed on the front and "DGI", "Made in China" and "DPCI# 234-02-1813" printed on the back. Standard Size Flashlights - Also included in the recall are standard sized flashlights with a black handle and an orange top. The flashlights were sold with six stencils in various colors and images: a pumpkin, ghost, spider, cat, witch and skull & cross-bones. "Flashlight with Stencil" is printed on the front and "Tien Hsing," "Made in China" and "234 02 1838" is printed on the back of the packaging.
Recall Number	10026
Manufacturers › 1 › Name	DGI LLC, of Warren, N.J.
Manufacturers › 2 › Name	Tien Hsing, of Wanchai, Hong Kong
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Recalling FirmDGI LLC, of Warren, N.J., Tien Hsing, of Wanchai, Hong Kong

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