Halloween Projection Flashlights Recalled by Nygala Corp. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 12051 · announced December 1, 2011 · Nygala · 10,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The flashlights can overheat, blister and melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one reported incident involving a flashlight that overheated, blistered and melted.
Sold at: Discount stores in California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Utah from August 2010 through October 2011 for about $1.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Nygala Corp. at (800) 445-5936 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website www.flomousa.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.