Pumpkin, Ghost and Skull Halloween Lanterns

CPSC Recall #11-025 — October 27, 2010

Recall #11-025 Date: October 27, 2010 Remedy: Refund

Product

Pumpkin, Ghost and Skull Halloween Lanterns

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.

Hazard

The bulb in the battery-operated lanterns can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received one report of the bulb in a lantern overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should take the recalled lanterns away from children immediately, remove and properly discard the batteries and return the lanterns to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Units Affected

About 682,000

Sold At

Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Occasions, Deal$ and Dollar Tree Deal$ stores nationwide from August 2010 to October 2010 for about $1.

Importer

Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.

Manufactured In

China