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Toys & Games/Children's Toys (3-12)

Spirit Halloween Recalls Children's Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Agency Publication Date: December 9, 2020
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Summary

Spirit Halloween is recalling approximately 6,100 children's flashlights because the batteries can overheat, creating a fire and burn hazard. The firm has received four reports of these flashlights overheating, which resulted in one minor burn injury. These flashlights come in three versions: a red Miraculous Ladybug theme, a green Ghostbusters theme, and a light blue My Little Pony theme, all sold at Spirit Halloween stores nationwide between August and September 2020 for about $8. Consumers should immediately take these toys away from children and follow the instructions for a full refund.

Risk

The internal batteries in the flashlight can overheat during use. This malfunction creates a direct risk of skin burns to children holding the device and poses a fire hazard if left unattended or near flammable materials.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the upper side of the flashlight for date code 20-05-966658-SP1 to see if your product is affected.
  2. Immediately take the flashlight away from children and stop using it.
  3. Remove the batteries from the flashlight and dispose of the flashlight unit.
  4. Contact Spirit Halloween for a full refund by calling 866-586-0155 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, emailing GuestServices@spirithalloween.com, or visiting www.spirithalloween.com and clicking on 'product recall' at the bottom of the page.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions about this recall.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately take the flashlight away from children, stop using it, remove the batteries and dispose of the flashlight; and contact Spirit Halloween for a full refund.

Contact: Spirit Halloween toll-free at 866-586-0155 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at GuestServices@spirithalloween.com or online at www.spirithalloween.com and click on product recall at the bottom of homepage for more information.

Affected Products

Product: ZAG Miraculous Children's Flashlight (Red)
Model:
20-05-966658-SP1
Date Ranges: Sold August 2020 - September 2020
Product: Ghostbusters Children's Flashlight (Green)
Model:
20-05-966658-SP1
Date Ranges: Sold August 2020 - September 2020
Product: My Little Pony Safety Flashlight (Light Blue)
Model:
20-05-966658-SP1
Date Ranges: Sold August 2020 - September 2020

Product Images

Recalled ZAG Miraculous children’s flashlight

Recalled ZAG Miraculous children’s flashlight

Recalled Ghostbusters children’s flashlight

Recalled Ghostbusters children’s flashlight

Recalled My Little Pony Safety Flashlight

Recalled My Little Pony Safety Flashlight

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 21043
Status: Active
Sold By: Spirit Halloween stores nationwide from August 2020 through September 2020 for about $8.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 6,100 (In addition, about 380 units were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Spirit Halloween, of Egg Harbor Twp, N.J.
Contact: Spirit Halloween toll-free at 866-586-0155 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at GuestServices@spirithalloween.com or online at www.spirithalloween.com and click on product recall at the bottom of homepage for more information.
Agency Last Updated: December 9, 2020

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