Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Halloween Lanterns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 11025 · announced October 28, 2010 · Greenbrier · 682,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The bulb in the battery-operated lanterns can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of the bulb in a lantern overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Occasions, Deal$ and Dollar Tree Deal$ stores nationwide from August 2010 to October 2010 for about $1.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dollartree.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.