The Little Tikes Co. Recalls Animal-Shaped Flashlights Containing Lead Paint Sold at Target
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-03-01). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead. About 20,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06100 |
| Published | 2006-03-01 |
| Last updated | 2024-05-14 |
| Product category | Lights & Accessories |
| Products | Glowin' Dino and Glowin' Doggy Animal Flashlights |
| Firm named in the title | The Little Tikes Co. |
| Firms | The Little Tikes Co., of Hudson, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 20,800 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Only at Target stores nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for about $10. |
Description
The Glowin' Dino Flashlight and the Glowin' Doggy Flashlight are about 9 inches long and make an electronic sound when switched on. The green dinosaur roars, and the white and brown dog barks. Only flashlights with the following date codes are included in the recall: LC5H161, LC5H291, LC5I031, LC5I091, LC5I131, LC5J061, LC5J231, and LC5J311. The date codes are found on the bottom of the flashlights. Units that do not contain these codes or other animal flashlight characters made by The Little Tikes Co. are not included in this recall. Also, units that have an "R" at the end of the date code are not included in the recall.
Hazard
The light green paint on the dinosaur-shaped flashlight and the brown paint on the dog-shaped flashlight could contain excess levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled flashlights away from young children and contact Little Tikes for more information. Consumers will get a free replacement flashlight or refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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