Recalls / 2010-10-28
Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Halloween Lanterns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
11025 · Recalled 2010-10-28 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves plastic Halloween-themed lanterns designed to resemble a pumpkin, ghost and skull. The lanterns are about 6 1/2 inches tall and were sold in orange, white and black. Model number 954437-13096-003-1005 is printed on the bottom of the lanterns.
Hazards
The bulb in the battery-operated lanterns can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Reported injuries
The firm has received one report of the bulb in a lantern overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin, Ghost and Skull Halloween Lanterns | About 682,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Occasions, Deal$, Dollar Tree Deal$ from August 2010 to October 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 11025. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.