Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Halloween Lanterns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
What's being recalled
Pumpkin, Ghost and Skull Halloween Lanterns
Units: About 682,000
This recall involves plastic Halloween-themed lanterns designed to resemble a pumpkin, ghost and skull. The lanterns are about 6 1/2 inches tall and were sold in orange, white and black. Model number 954437-13096-003-1005 is printed on the bottom of the lanterns.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The bulb in the battery-operated lanterns can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
The firm has received one report of the bulb in a lantern overheating. No injuries have been reported.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
How to contact the company
For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dollartree.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11025, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.