Atico International USA · Recalled
Atico International USA Recalls Halloween Mini Projection Lights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Five Below
The mini projection lights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 3,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves plastic Halloween mini projection lights. They are about 6 inches long and have Halloween-themed black designs on them. They were sold in orange, green and purple. The projection lights came in a cardboard blister pack with a purple background. The phrase "Ghouloween" is printed on the upper left-hand corner.
The file
- Sold at
- Five Below stores nationwide during September 2012 for $1.25.
- Product type
- Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Incident log
Atico International USA has received two reports of incidents, including one minor burn injury.
What the notice says to do
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
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 NOV 01 2012; last revised SEP 29 2015.
