Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-10-19). Hazards: fire, burn. About 275,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11013 |
| Published | 2010-10-19 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-05 |
| Product category | Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns |
| Products | Wolverine, Spider-Man and Iron Man 2 Projector Flashlights |
| Firm named in the title | Dollar Tree |
| Firms | Greenbrier International, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 275,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00639277168795 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Tree $1 Stop, Deal$ and Dollar Tree Deal$ stores nationwide from August 2010 for about $1. |
Description
The recalled projector flashlights are about 6 1/2 inches in length and have the Wolverine, Spider-Man and Iron Man characters and names printed on them. The flashlights come with five extra mini discs that attach to the flashlight to project various images. The back of the packaging contains the number 16879-20012-003-1003 and UPC 639277168795.
Hazard
The flashlights can cause the batteries and/or bulb to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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