Product: Target Halloween Flashlights
Manufacturer: DGI LLC, of Warren, N.J. and Tien Hsing, of Wanchai, Hong Kong
Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, MN
Recall: October 28, 2009. Target has recalled approximately 610,000 Halloween flashlights because they can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Target has received at least eight reports of the flashlights overheating and melting, including one report of a burn to the hand.
The recall involves two styles of Halloween flashlights: the mini flashlights and standard-size flashlight sold with stencils.
The mini flashlights have a key ring extending from the bottom and were sold in a pack of three colors: orange, green and black. The orange and purple packaging has 'Mini Flashlights (3 Pack)' printed on the front and 'DGI,' "Made in China' and 'DPCI# 234-02-1813' printed on the back.
The standard-sized flashlights have a black handle and an orange top. The flashlights were sold with six stencils in various colors and images: a pumpkin, ghost, spider, cat, witch and skull & cross-bones. 'Flashlight with Stencil' is printed on the front and 'Tien Hsing,' 'Made in China' and '234 02 1838' is printed on the back of the packaging.
The flashlights were sold at Target stores nationwide from August 2009 through September 2009 for $1 (mini flashlights) and $2.50 (flashlights with stencils).
What to do: Stop using the recalled flashlights and return to any Target store for a refund.
Contact: Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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