The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18137·Announced 2018-04-05

Spirit Halloween Recalls PAW Patrol Marshall Hat Flashlight for Fire and Burn Hazards

Spirit Halloween is recalling PAW Patrol Marshall hats with flashlights because the batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn risks. No injuries or fires have been reported.

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 (fire and burn hazards) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Spirit Halloween is recalling the Nickelodeon PAW PATROL Deluxe Marshall Hat with flashlight due to fire and burn hazards. The batteries in the flashlight can overheat, causing the device to become hot. The recall involves approximately 20,000 units sold in the United States and about 1,500 units sold in Canada.

The recalled hats are red with a yellow ribbon, black and white spotted dog ears, and a black flashlight attached to the side. Only flashlights with SKU 01292093 and date codes 1703RY01, 1603RY01, and 1503RY01 are involved. The SKU number and date codes are located on the sewn-in label under the ear on the hat. The product was sold at Spirit Halloween stores nationwide from September 2015 through November 2017 for about $13.

The company has received three reports of the flashlight overheating in the U.S. and one report in Canada. No injuries or fires have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the flashlight away from children, stop using it, remove the batteries, and dispose of the flashlight. Customers can contact Spirit Halloween for a full refund by providing a photo of the tag located under the ear on the hat.

The recalled product

Product
Nickelodeon PAW PATROL Deluxe Marshall Hat with flashlight
Manufacturer
Rayland Ind. Co., of Hong Kong
Category
Consumer Product — Toys & Games
Hazard
Affected units
20,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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