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These flashlights and mini version are reportedly overheating and in one case, caused burns.
Target along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled approximately 610,000 halloween flashlights this week.
Target has received eight incidents of the flashlights overheating and melting. In one case, a flashlight reportedly caused burns to a person's hand.
The large flashlights were orange and black, included stencils and sold for $2.50. The mini flashlights were sold in various colors for $1.
The flashlights were manufactured in both New Jersey and Hong Kong.
Consumers are advised to stop using the flashlights and return them to a Target store for a full refund.
For more information, contact Target at 1-800-440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Check out the CPSC recall notice here.
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