CPSC2002-11-15
CPSC, Halo Burger Announce Recall of Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals
Halo Burger, of Flint, Mich.
Hazard
The "AA" batteries provided with each flashlight can leak, which could cause irritation to the skin. When disassembled, the flashlights also have small parts that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these flashlights and batteries away from children immediately and return the flashlights and batteries to any Halo Burger restaurant to receive a $5 gift certificate, or discard flashlights and batteries in a safe manner.
Sold at
Halo Burger restaurants distributed the flashlights as a premium with the kids meals in Genesee and Saginaw Counties in Michigan, from October 2002 through November 4, 2002. The flashlights were sold individually for about $1.50.
Affected count
About 9,500
Injuries reported
Halo Burger received two reports of young children, who received minor skin irritation on their mouths from leaking flashlight batteries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals
Consumer contact
For additional questions, contact Halo Burger at (810) 238-1839 ext. 27 at anytime.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Halo-Burger-Announce-Recall-of-Flashlights-and-Batteries-Sold-in-Kids-Meals-Don't want to check this manually?
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