CPSC2001-03-19
CPSC, Meijer Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Wands
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Hazard
The batteries can short-circuit, causing the wands' handles to become very hot and melt the plastic, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these wands away from children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Sold at
Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio sold these wands, from January 2000 through January 2001, for between $2 and $4.
Affected count
About 5,000
Injuries reported
Meijer has received two reports of the wands short-circuiting, causing the wands to become hot to the touch and the plastic to melt. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Light and Glitter Wands
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Meijer Inc. at (800) 543-3704 anytime from the Midwest. From outside the Midwest, call collect at (616) 453-6711 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Meijer-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-WandsDon't want to check this manually?
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