Wolverine, Spider-Man and Iron Man 2 Projector Flashlights
CPSC Recall #11-013 — October 18, 2010
Product
Wolverine, Spider-Man and Iron Man 2 Projector Flashlights
Description
The recalled projector flashlights are about 6 1/2 inches in length and have the Wolverine, Spider-Man and Iron Man characters and names printed on them. The flashlights come with five extra mini discs that attach to the flashlight to project various images. The back of the packaging contains the number 16879-20012-003-1003 and UPC 6 39277 16879 5.
Hazard
The flashlights can cause the batteries and/or bulb to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received three reports of incidents involving batteries overheating in the recalled flashlights. Reported incidents include a flashlight that melted and a flashlight battery that caught fire. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled flashlights away from children immediately, remove and properly discard the batteries and return the flashlights to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 275,000
Sold At
Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Tree $1 Stop, Deal$ and Dollar Tree Deal$ stores nationwide from August 2010 for about $1.
Importer
Greenbrier International, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Manufactured In
China