Halloween Projector Flashlights
CPSC Recall #25-016 — October 10, 2024
Product
Halloween Projector Flashlights
Description
This recall involves NPW Halloween Projector Flashlights. The flashlight is orange with white stripes and a black end piece and measures about six inches long by one inch wide. The product comes with three Halloween themed projector covers, including pumpkin, ghost and skull patterns that fit over the black end piece to change the pattern of the flashlight. The flashlight uses two AA batteries.
Hazard
The flashlights can overheat and melt the outer casing, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received nine reports of overheating including six reports of smoke or fire, resulting in four reports of minor burn injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Consumers should turn off the product, remove the batteries, mark the product with “recalled” in permanent marker prior to returning the flashlight to Target. Target is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units Affected
About 4,700
Sold At
Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com during September 2024 for about $3.
Importer
NPW Group, of Cincinnati, Ohio
Manufactured In
China