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Product Recall
Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Wolverine, Spider-Man and Iron Man 2 Projector Flashlights
Recall Date: October 19th, 2010
Type: Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
Units: About 275,000
Hazards: The flashlights can cause the batteries and/or bulb to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedies: Refund
Description
The recalled projector flashlights are about 6 1/2 inches in length and have the Wolverine, Spider-Man and Iron Man characters and names printed on them. The flashlights come with five extra mini discs that attach to the flashlight to project various images. The back of the packaging contains the number 16879-20012-003-1003 and UPC 6 39277 16879 5.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dollartree.comInjuries:
The firm has received three reports of incidents involving batteries overheating in the recalled flashlights. Reported incidents include a flashlight that melted and a flashlight battery that caught fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturers:
Dollar Tree
Retailers:
Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Tree $1 Stop, Deal$ and Dollar Tree Deal$ stores nationwide from August 2010 for about $1.
Importers:
Greenbrier International, Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
