Dollar Tree · Recalled
Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Halloween Lanterns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The bulb in the battery-operated lanterns can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- Units
- About 682,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves plastic Halloween-themed lanterns designed to resemble a pumpkin, ghost and skull. The lanterns are about 6 1/2 inches tall and were sold in orange, white and black. Model number 954437-13096-003-1005 is printed on the bottom of the lanterns.
The file
- Sold at
- Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Occasions, Deal$ and Dollar Tree Deal$ stores nationwide from August 2010 to October 2010 for about $1.
- Product type
- Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Incident log
The firm has received one report of the bulb in a lantern overheating. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
See the official notice.
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.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 28 2010; last revised JUL 05 2016.