Halloween Projection Flashlights Recalled by Nygala Corp. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-12-01). Hazards: fire, burn. About 10,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12051 |
| Published | 2011-12-01 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-18 |
| Product category | Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns |
| Products | Halloween Projection Flashlights |
| Firm named in the title | Nygala Corp. |
| Firms | Nygala Corp., of Teterboro, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 10,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00677916518266 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Discount stores in California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Utah from August 2010 through October 2011 for about $1. |
Description
The black and orange plastic flashlight is 6 1/2 inches long and has pumpkins, bats, witches, haunted houses and cats on the handle. The flashlights come with six different plastic lenses that attach to the flashlight to project various images, including a pumpkin, bat, witch, haunted house and cat. The flashlights use two AA batteries. "Flomo," "HW189" and UPC 677916518266 are printed on the packaging.
Hazard
The flashlights can overheat, blister and melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights, remove and properly discard the batteries and return the flashlights to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one reported incident involving a flashlight that overheated, blistered and melted.
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