CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2001-03-19

CPSC, Meijer Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Wands

01109b · Recalled 2001-03-19 · CPSC page

Recalled Light and Glitter Wand
Recalled Light and Glitter Wand

Description

The "All That Glitters" light and glitter wand is about 9 inches long, and has a gold-colored handle with a clear plastic ball on top filled with a pink liquid and glitter. Pushing on the bottom of the wand illuminates the ball. The wand operates with two AA-batteries. A plastic label on the side of the wand reads, "AA x2."

Hazards

The batteries can short-circuit, causing the wands' handles to become very hot and melt the plastic, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Reported injuries

Meijer has received two reports of the wands short-circuiting, causing the wands to become hot to the touch and the plastic to melt. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should take these wands away from children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Light and Glitter WandsAbout 5,000

Parties

Distributor
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Sold at
Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio sold these wands, from January 2000 through January 2001, for, $4.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Meijer Inc. at (800) 543-3704 anytime from the Midwest. From outside the Midwest, call collect at (616) 453-6711 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Source: CPSC recall 01109b. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.