Warning
NPW Group Recalls Halloween Projector Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target
Injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using this product immediately.
Source: CPSC
WarningRecall #25010
NPW Group Recalls Halloween Projector Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target
NPW Group, of Cincinnati, Ohio · Halloween Projector Flashlights
Product Description
This recall involves NPW Halloween Projector Flashlights. The flashlight is orange with white stripes and a black end piece and measures about six inches long by one inch wide. The product comes with three Halloween themed projector covers, including pumpkin, ghost and skull patterns that fit over the black end piece to change the pattern of the flashlight. The flashlight uses two AA batteries.
Hazard
The flashlights can overheat and melt the outer casing, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Consumers should turn off the product, remove the batteries, mark the product with "recalled" in permanent marker prior to returning the flashlight to Target. Target is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Refund
Reported Injuries
The firm has received nine reports of overheating including six reports of smoke or fire, resulting in four reports of minor burn injuries.
411 Press Analysis
The firm has received nine reports of overheating including six reports of smoke or fire, resulting in four reports of minor burn injuries. The CPSC has recalled about 4,700 of Halloween Projector Flashlights, manufactured by NPW Group, of Cincinnati, Ohio. The recall was announced on October 10, 2024. The flashlights can overheat and melt the outer casing, posing fire and burn hazards. Consumers should discontinue use and obtain a full refund. The manufacturer has confirmed the recall and is providing remedy options to affected purchasers. Report any incidents involving this product to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov.
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