Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 10026. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumer should immediately stop using the flashlights and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 10026 has the recall date 28 Oct 2009. The notice names the firm DGI. The recall has about 610,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Lights (Seasonal).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received eight reports of flashlights overheating and melting, including one report of burns to the hand. |
|---|---|
| Units | 610,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Halloween Flashlights, About 610,000, Lights (Seasonal) |
| Sold at | Target stores nationwide from August 2009 through September 2009 for $1 for the mini flashlights and $2.50 for the flashlights with stencils. |
| Manufacturer | DGI LLC; Tien Hsing, of Wanchai, Hong Kong |
| Importer | Target |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 610,000Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 19%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Lights (Seasonal)
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name DGI
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10026The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10026. https://recallregister.com/product/27-halloween-flashlights-sold-exclusively-at-target-recalled-due-to-burn/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 10026 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received eight reports of flashlights overheating and melting, including one report of burns to the hand.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target stores nationwide from August 2009 through September 2009 for $1 for the mini flashlights and $2.50 for the flashlights with stencils.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10026?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 610,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China