CPSC2014-10-28
Meijer Recalls Halloween Projector Flashlight Due to Burn Hazard
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Hazard
The flashlight can overheat and melt the plastic handle, posing a burn risk to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the flashlight, remove the batteries and return it to the customer service desk at any Meijer store or contact Meijer for a full refund.
Sold at
Meijer stores from September 2014 to October 2014 for about $3.
Affected count
About 8,600
Injuries reported
Meijer has received one report of a flashlight overheating and the plastic handle melting. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Flashlight
Consumer contact
Meijer at (800) 927-8699 anytime or online at www.meijer.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Meijer-Recalls-Halloween-Projector-FlashlightDon't want to check this manually?
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