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CPSC, Meijer Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Wands

U.S. CPSCBurnsMar 19, 2001
Recalled Light and Glitter Wand
Recalled Light and Glitter Wand

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The batteries can short-circuit, causing the wands' handles to become very hot and melt the plastic, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Remedy

Consumers should take these wands away from children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

Meijer has received two reports of the wands short-circuiting, causing the wands to become hot to the touch and the plastic to melt. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The "All That Glitters" light and glitter wand is about 9 inches long, and has a gold-colored handle with a clear plastic ball on top filled with a pink liquid and glitter. Pushing on the bottom of the wand illuminates the ball. The wand operates with two AA-batteries. A plastic label on the side of the wand reads, "AA x2."

Sold on

Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio sold these wands, from January 2000 through January 2001, for between $2 and $4.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Meijer Inc. at (800) 543-3704 anytime from the Midwest. From outside the Midwest, call collect at (616) 453-6711 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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