Pumpkin, Ghost and Skull Halloween Lanterns
CPSC Recall #11-025 — October 27, 2010
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