Target Recalls Halloween Flashlights Due to Overheating and Burn Hazard
Target is recalling Halloween flashlights sold in 2009 because they can overheat and melt, posing a burn risk. Consumers should stop using the products and return them for a refund.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn hazard) with one reported injury, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products where injury has been reported but the hazard is not classified as severe or critical by the agency.
Plain-English summary
Target is recalling Halloween-themed flashlights sold exclusively in its stores nationwide from August 2009 through September 2009. The recall involves approximately 610,000 units of two types: mini flashlights sold in packs of three and standard-sized flashlights sold with stencils. The mini flashlights feature a key ring and were sold in orange, green, and black, while the standard flashlights have a black handle and orange top and were sold with six stencils. The products were manufactured by DGI LLC and Tien Hsing in China.
The flashlights are being recalled because they can overheat and melt, which poses a burn hazard to consumers. The firm has received eight reports of the flashlights overheating and melting, including one report of burns to the hand.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and return them to any Target store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.target.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Halloween Flashlights
- Manufacturer
- DGI LLC, of Warren, N.J.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 610,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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