CPSC announces recall of Target Halloween flashlights due to burn hazard

October 29, 7:05 PMChild Safety ExaminerSusan Carney

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Recently, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of a children’s product. If you have this product, you should stop using it with your child immediately and follow the CPSC instructions for repair or replacement.

Target, Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn, is recalling over 600,000 Halloween flashlights.  The flashlights could overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.  There have been several reports of flashlights melting, including one report of a burned hand. 

Two types of flashlights are included in this recall.  The mini flashlights come in a pack of three, orange, green and black, and include a keyrin on the bottom.   Also included is a "Flashlight with Stencil", a black flashlight with stencils in Halloween shapes that fit over the end of the flashlight.

These flashlights were sold at Target stores in August and September of 2009 for $1 (mini flashlights) and $2.50 (stencil flashlights.) The flashlights can be returned to any Target store for a refund.

If you think you have this product, please stop using it with your child right away and read the entire Target Halloween flashlight recall notice, which includes pictures, model numbers, and contact information.