Children's Projector Flashlights Recalled

Date:
October 19, 2010
Category:
Toys & Games
Company/Brand:
Dollar Tree Stores Inc.
The Danger:
The flashlights can cause the batteries and/or bulb to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Description:
This recall involves about 275,000 projector flashlights that 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.
Sold At:
Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Tree $1 Stop, Deal$, and Dollar Tree Deal$ stores nationwide from August 2010, for about $1.
What To Do:
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. For more information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. toll-free at 800-876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit dollartree.com
For More Information:
cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11013.html

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