CPSC2020-12-09
Spirit Halloween Recalls Children's Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Spirit Halloween, of Egg Harbor Twp, N.J.
Hazard
The batteries in the flashlight can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the flashlight away from children, stop using it, remove the batteries and dispose of the flashlight; and contact Spirit Halloween for a full refund.
Sold at
Spirit Halloween stores nationwide from August 2020 through September 2020 for about $8.
Affected count
About 6,100 (In addition, about 380 units were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received four reports of the flashlight overheating, including one minor burn.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Children's flashlights
Consumer contact
Spirit Halloween toll-free at 866-586-0155 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at GuestServices@spirithalloween.com or online at www.spirithalloween.com and click on product recall at the bottom of homepage for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Spirit-Halloween-Recalls-Childrens-Flashlights-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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