CPSC, Halo Burger Announce Recall of Flashlights and
CPSC, Halo Burger Announce Recall of Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals
Why was CPSC, Halo Burger Announce Recall of Flashlights and recalled?
The "AA" batteries provided with each flashlight can leak, which could cause irritation to the skin. When disassembled, the flashlights also have small parts that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should take these flashlights and batteries away from children immediately and return the flashlights and batteries to any Halo Burger restaurant to receive a $5 gift certificate, or discard flashlights and batteries in a safe manner. Contact: For additional questions, contact Halo Burger at (810) 238-1839 ext. 27 at anytime.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals
- Company
- Halo Burger, of Flint, Mich.
- Quantity
- About 9,500
- Sold at
- Halo Burger restaurants distributed the flashlights as a premium with the kids meals in Genesee and Saginaw Counties in Michigan, from October 2002 through November 4, 2002. The flashlights were sold individually for about $1.50.
- Recall date
- November 15, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- Halo Burger received two reports of young children, who received minor skin irritation on their mouths from leaking flashlight batteries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The multicolored flashlights measure about 6 inches in length, and are made of translucent plastic with a black cord attached at the end. "Halo Burger" is written on the side of the flashlight. "Made in China" is printed on a gold-colored label on the bottom of the flashlight. The two "AA" batteries included with the flashlight are labeled "Spadelove Ultra" and are black with a bronze top band.