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Halloween Projection Flashlights Recalled by Nygala Corp. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsDec 1, 2011
Halloween projection flashlight
Halloween projection flashlight

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Hazard

The flashlights can overheat, blister and melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights, remove and properly discard the batteries and return the flashlights to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received one reported incident involving a flashlight that overheated, blistered and melted.

Product description

The black and orange plastic flashlight is 6 1/2 inches long and has pumpkins, bats, witches, haunted houses and cats on the handle. The flashlights come with six different plastic lenses that attach to the flashlight to project various images, including a pumpkin, bat, witch, haunted house and cat. The flashlights use two AA batteries. "Flomo," "HW189" and UPC 677916518266 are printed on the packaging.

Sold on

Discount stores in California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Utah from August 2010 through October 2011 for about $1.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Nygala Corp. at (800) 445-5936 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website www.flomousa.com

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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