Recalls / 2011-12-01
Halloween Projection Flashlights Recalled by Nygala Corp. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
12051 · Recalled 2011-12-01 · CPSC page
Description
The black and orange plastic flashlight is 6 1/2 inches long and has pumpkins, bats, witches, haunted houses and cats on the handle. The flashlights come with six different plastic lenses that attach to the flashlight to project various images, including a pumpkin, bat, witch, haunted house and cat. The flashlights use two AA batteries. "Flomo," "HW189" and UPC 677916518266 are printed on the packaging.
Hazards
The flashlights can overheat, blister and melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Reported injuries
The firm has received one reported incident involving a flashlight that overheated, blistered and melted.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights, remove and properly discard the batteries and return the flashlights to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Halloween Projection Flashlights | About 10,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- Nygala Corp., of Teterboro, N.J.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Discount stores in California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Nygala Corp. at (800) 445-5936 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website www.flomousa.com
Source: CPSC recall 12051. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.