Eveready Battery Co. · Recalled
Eveready Battery Co. Recalls Toy Flashlights Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the leather strap attached to the medallion squeeze light contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- Units
- About 79,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $4–$6
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall involves "Pirates of the Caribbean" medallion squeeze lights, which is gold-colored and about 1¾ inches across. It is attached to a leather strap and metal clasp.
The file
- Sold at
- Various retail stores and Web sites nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for between $4 and $6.
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Eveready Battery Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take the recalled squeeze light away from children immediately and contact the firm to receive a voucher for another Energizer-brand product.
For additional information, contact Eveready at (800) 925-0628 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Energizer.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 04 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.