CPSCOctober 4, 2007

Eveready Battery Co. Toy Flashlights recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Eveready Battery Co. Recalls Toy Flashlights Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Eveready Battery Co. Toy Flashlights recalled?

Surface paints on the leather strap attached to the medallion squeeze light contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should take the recalled squeeze light away from children immediately and contact the firm to receive a voucher for another Energizer-brand product. Contact: For additional information, contact Eveready at (800) 925-0628 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Energizer.com

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
Pirates of the Caribbean Medallion Squeeze Lights
Company
Eveready Battery Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
Quantity
About 79,000
Sold at
Various retail stores and Web sites nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for between $4 and $6.
Recall date
October 4, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall involves "Pirates of the Caribbean" medallion squeeze lights, which is gold-colored and about 1¾ inches across. It is attached to a leather strap and metal clasp.

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