The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·13025·Announced 2012-11-01

Halloween Mini Projection Lights Recalled for Burn Hazard

Atico International USA is recalling Halloween Mini Projection Lights sold at Five Below because they can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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) where injury has been reported (one minor burn), fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with reported injury but no severe harm or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Atico International USA is recalling Halloween Mini Projection Lights due to a burn hazard. The plastic lights, which are about 6 inches long with Halloween-themed black designs, can overheat and melt. The products were sold in orange, green, and purple colors in cardboard blister packs with a purple background and the phrase "Ghouloween" printed on the upper left-hand corner.

The lights were sold exclusively at Five Below stores nationwide during September 2012 for $1.25. About 3,000 units were distributed. Atico International USA has received two reports of incidents, including one minor burn injury.

Because the firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.

The recalled product

Product
Halloween Mini Projection Lights
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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