Party Favors Lite-Up Torches and Laser Pointers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Multiple Standards; Imported by MTC Trading

What's being recalled

This recall involves Party Favors lite-up torches and mini laser pointers. The affected models are: Model PF-1082: A single lite-up torch sold in white, blue or orange, measuring about 5 inches long and 2 inches wide. Model PF-1227: A two-pack of lite-up torches sold in orange and green, measuring about 4 inches long and an inch wide. Model PF-1153: A three-pack of lite-up torches sold in orange, blue and green, measuring about 3 inches long and an inch wide. Model PF-1084: Mini laser pointers sold in blue, green, red and silver, measuring about 3 inches long and an inch wide. All products come with pre-installed button cell batteries. The model number can be found printed on the hang tag.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The recalled lite-up torches contain button cell batteries in violation of the mandatory standard for toys and the recalled mini laser pointers contain button cell batteries in violation of the mandatory standard for consumer products because the button cell batteries can be accessed easily by children. Additionally, the laser pointers do not have the warnings required under Reese's Law. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported

What CPSC says to do

Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the Lite-Up Torches and Mini Laser Pointers, take them away from children and place them where children cannot access them. Consumers may contact MTC Trading to request a full refund. Consumers will need to email a photograph confirming disposal of the lite-up torches or mini laser pointers to [email protected] to receive the refund. Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.

How to contact the company

MTC Trading at 650-866-4800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.mtcmans.com/recall or www.mtcmans.com and click "Recall" for more information.

Open the official CPSC notice