NPW Group · Recalled
NPW Group Recalls Halloween Projector Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target
The flashlights can overheat and melt the outer casing, posing fire and burn hazards.
- Units
- About 4,700
- Reports
- 9
- Injuries
- 4
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $3
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves NPW Halloween Projector Flashlights. The flashlight is orange with white stripes and a black end piece and measures about six inches long by one inch wide. The product comes with three Halloween themed projector covers, including pumpkin, ghost and skull patterns that fit over the black end piece to change the pattern of the flashlight. The flashlight uses two AA batteries.
The file
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com during September 2024 for about $3.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- NPW Group, of Cincinnati, Ohio
Incident log
The firm has received nine reports of overheating including six reports of smoke or fire, resulting in four reports of minor burn injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Consumers should turn off the product, remove the batteries, mark the product with "recalled" in permanent marker prior to returning the flashlight to Target. Target is contacting all known purchasers directly.
NPW Group at 888-674-3778 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at technical@npwgroup.com or online at www.npwgroup.com/recalls or www.npwgroup.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.