Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Halloween Lanterns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-10-28). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 954437-13096-003-1005. About 682,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11025 |
| Published | 2010-10-28 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-05 |
| Product category | Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns |
| Products | Pumpkin, Ghost and Skull Halloween Lanterns |
| Firm named in the title | Dollar Tree |
| Firms | Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 682,000 |
| Model numbers | 954437-13096-003-1005 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Occasions, Deal$ and Dollar Tree Deal$ stores nationwide from August 2010 to October 2010 for about $1. |
Description
This recall involves plastic Halloween-themed lanterns designed to resemble a pumpkin, ghost and skull. The lanterns are about 6 1/2 inches tall and were sold in orange, white and black. Model number 954437-13096-003-1005 is printed on the bottom of the lanterns.
Hazard
The bulb in the battery-operated lanterns can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of the bulb in a lantern overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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