Spirit Halloween Recalls Children's Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 21043 · announced December 9, 2020 · Spirit Halloween · 6,100 units affected
The product
This recall involves three children's flashlights that come with three or four interchangable light covers. The ZAG Miraculous flashlight is red with the Marinette and Ladybug characters, the Ghostbusters flashlight is green with the Ghostbusters logo, and the My Little Pony flashlight is light blue with colorful ponies. The date code 20-05-966658-SP1 is printed on the upper side of the flashlights.
The hazard
The batteries in the flashlight can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the flashlight away from children, stop using it, remove the batteries and dispose of the flashlight; and contact Spirit Halloween for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received four reports of the flashlight overheating, including one minor burn.
Sold at: Spirit Halloween stores nationwide from August 2020 through September 2020 for about $8.
Consumer contact: Spirit Halloween toll-free at 866-586-0155 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at GuestServices@spirithalloween.com or online at www.spirithalloween.com and click on product recall at the bottom of homepage for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.