CPSC2010-10-19
Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Greenbrier International, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Hazard
The flashlights can cause the batteries and/or bulb to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Sold at
Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Tree $1 Stop, Deal$ and Dollar Tree Deal$ stores nationwide from August 2010 for about $1.
Affected count
About 275,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received three reports of incidents involving batteries overheating in the recalled flashlights. Reported incidents include a flashlight that melted and a flashlight battery that caught fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Wolverine, Spider-Man and Iron Man 2 Projector Flashlights
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Dollar-Tree-Recalls-Childrens-Projector-Flashlights-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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