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.