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At this time, eight reports of flashlights overheating and melting have been related to the Halloween flashlights sold at Target, including one report of burns to the hand.
This recall involves two types of Halloween-themed flashlights only sold at Target: the mini flashlights and flashlights sold with stencils. These flashlights were sold at Target from August 2009 through September 2009 for $1 for the mini flashlights and $2.50 for the flashlights with stencils.
Mini Flashlights - The mini flashlights have a key ring extending from the bottom and were sold in a pack of three colors: orange, green and black. The orange and purple packaging has “Mini Flashlights (3 Pack)” printed on the front and “DGI”, “Made in China” and “DPCI# 234-02-1813” printed on the back.
Standard Size Flashlights - Also included in the recall are standard sized flashlights with a black handle and an orange top. The flashlights were sold with six stencils in various colors and images: a pumpkin, ghost, spider, cat, witch and skull & cross-bones. “Flashlight with Stencil” is printed on the front and “Tien Hsing,” “Made in China” and ”234 02 1838” is printed on the back of the packaging.
If you have these Halloween flashlights, immediately stop using them and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.target.com
Other recent recalls:
Children's Tylenol Recall 2009
Fisher Rex Sandwiches - Lysteria
Cheryl Phillips
HULIQ.com
Posted October 29th, 2009 by Cheryl Phillips
