Spirit Halloween Recalls Children's Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
What's being recalled
Children's flashlights
Units: About 6,100 (In addition, about 380 units were sold in Canada)
This recall involves three children's flashlights that come with three or four interchangable light covers. The ZAG Miraculous flashlight is red with the Marinette and Ladybug characters, the Ghostbusters flashlight is green with the Ghostbusters logo, and the My Little Pony flashlight is light blue with colorful ponies. The date code 20-05-966658-SP1 is printed on the upper side of the flashlights.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The batteries in the flashlight can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
The firm has received four reports of the flashlight overheating, including one minor burn.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately take the flashlight away from children, stop using it, remove the batteries and dispose of the flashlight; and contact Spirit Halloween for a full refund.
How to contact the company
Spirit Halloween toll-free at 866-586-0155 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.spirithalloween.com and click on product recall at the bottom of homepage for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 21043, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.