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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2009-10-28

Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

Is my product affected?

Halloween Flashlights

  • Brand DGI LLC, of Warren, N.J.
  • Brand Tien Hsing, of Wanchai, Hong Kong
  • Brand Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Target is recalling Halloween flashlights sold exclusively at their stores because the flashlights can overheat and melt, creating a burn hazard. The recall includes two types of products: mini flashlights sold in three-packs with key rings in orange, green, and black colors (marked with "DGI" and DPCI# 234-02-1813), and standard-sized flashlights with black handles and orange tops that came packaged with six stencils featuring Halloween designs like pumpkins, ghosts, spiders, cats, witches, and skulls (marked with "Tien Hsing" and DPCI# 234-02-1838).

Consumers who have purchased either of these flashlights should immediately stop using them and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

Consumer should immediately stop using the flashlights and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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