Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-27.
This recall involves two types of Halloween-themed flashlights: the mini flashlights and flashlights sold with stencils. Mini Flashlights - The mini flashlights have a key ring extending from the bottom and were sold in a pack of three colors: orange, green and black. The orange and purple packaging has "Mini Flashlights (3 Pack)" printed on the front and "DGI", "Made in China" and "DPCI# 234-02-1813" printed on the back. Standard Size Flashlights - Also included in the recall are standard sized flashlights with a black handle and an orange top. The flashlights were sold with six stencils in various colors and images: a pumpkin, ghost, spider, cat, witch and skull & cross-bones. "Flashlight with Stencil" is printed on the front and "Tien Hsing," "Made in China" and "234 02 1838" is printed on the back of the packaging.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-27.
Consumer should immediately stop using the flashlights and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Target Stores Nationwide From August 2009 Through September 2009 For $1 For The Mini Flashlights And $2.50 For The Flashlights With Stencils. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-27.
For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com
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Target Stores Nationwide From August 2009 Through September 2009 For $1 For The Mini Flashlights And $2.50 For The Flashlights With Stencils. Recall FAQ
Target Stores Nationwide From August 2009 Through September 2009 For $1 For The Mini Flashlights And $2.50 For The Flashlights With Stencils. is the subject of a lighting recall: Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard. The notice was published on October 28, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 610,000 units are potentially affected.