CPSCDecember 1, 2011

Halloween Projection Flashlights Recalled by Nygala

Halloween Projection Flashlights Recalled by Nygala Corp. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Why was Halloween Projection Flashlights Recalled by Nygala recalled?

The flashlights can overheat, blister and melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights, remove and properly discard the batteries and return the flashlights to the store where purchased for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Nygala Corp. at (800) 445-5936 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website www.flomousa.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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 677916518266

Product
Halloween Projection Flashlights
Company
Nygala Corp., of Teterboro, N.J.
Quantity
About 10,000
Sold at
Discount stores in California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Utah from August 2010 through October 2011 for about $1.
Recall date
December 1, 2011
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received one reported incident involving a flashlight that overheated, blistered and melted.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The black and orange plastic flashlight is 6 1/2 inches long and has pumpkins, bats, witches, haunted houses and cats on the handle. The flashlights come with six different plastic lenses that attach to the flashlight to project various images, including a pumpkin, bat, witch, haunted house and cat. The flashlights use two AA batteries. "Flomo," "HW189" and UPC 677916518266 are printed on the packaging.

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