Recalls / 2010-10-19
Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
11013 · Recalled 2010-10-19 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled projector flashlights are about 6 1/2 inches in length and have the Wolverine, Spider-Man and Iron Man characters and names printed on them. The flashlights come with five extra mini discs that attach to the flashlight to project various images. The back of the packaging contains the number 16879-20012-003-1003 and UPC 639277168795.
Hazards
The flashlights can cause the batteries and/or bulb to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Reported injuries
The firm has received three reports of incidents involving batteries overheating in the recalled flashlights. Reported incidents include a flashlight that melted and a flashlight battery that caught fire. No injuries have been reported.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Wolverine, Spider-Man and Iron Man 2 Projector Flashlights | About 275,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- Greenbrier International, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Tree $1 Stop, Deal$, Dollar Tree Deal$ from August 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: CPSC recall 11013. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.