Party Favors Lite-Up Torches and Mini Laser Pointers
CPSC Recall #25-450 — August 28, 2025
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 25-450 |
| Recall Date | August 28, 2025 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 10,100 |
| Importer | MTC Trading Company, of San Francisco, California |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| All Star Toys |
| Brooklyn |
| NY; Home Bargain |
| San Francisco |
| CA; One Dollar Only |
| San Francisco |
| CA; Almacenes Colon |
| Carolina |
| PR; Dollar Mart |
| Houston |
| TX; and various stores nationwide from June 2024 through May 2025 for about $1. |
Product
Party Favors Lite-Up Torches and Mini Laser Pointers
Description
This recall involves Party Favors lite-up torches and mini laser pointers. The affected models are: Model PF-1082: A single lite-up torch sold in white, blue or orange, measuring about 5 inches long and 2 inches wide.Model PF-1227: A two-pack of lite-up torches sold in orange and green, measuring about 4 inches long and an inch wide.Model PF-1153: A three-pack of lite-up torches sold in orange, blue and green, measuring about 3 inches long and an inch wide.Model PF-1084: Mini laser pointers sold in blue, green, red and silver, measuring about 3 inches long and an inch wide.All products come with pre-installed button cell batteries. The model number can be found printed on the hang tag.
Hazard
The recalled lite-up torches contain button cell batteries in violation of the mandatory standard for toys and the recalled mini laser pointers contain button cell batteries in violation of the mandatory standard for consumer products because the button cell batteries can be accessed easily by children. Additionally, the laser pointers do not have the warnings required under Reese’s Law. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the Lite-Up Torches and Mini Laser Pointers, take them away from children and place them where children cannot access them. Consumers may contact MTC Trading to request a full refund. Consumers will need to email a photograph confirming disposal of the lite-up torches or mini laser pointers to [email protected] to receive the refund.Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.