Target recalls 610,000 Halloween flashlights after reports of overheating, burn hazard

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Target has recalled 610,000 Halloween flashlights sold exclusively at its stores after learning that the lights could heat up, melt and burn hands.

Two types of Halloween-themed flashlights are involved in the recall: mini Halloween flashlights and ‘standard size’ Halloween flashlights sold with stencils, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a recall statement.

The recall was prompted by eight reports to Target of flashlights overheating and melting, including one person burning a hand, the commission said.

The mini flashlights have a key ring on the bottom and were sold in a packs of three colors: black, green and orange.

The packaging is orange and purple and is printed with “mini flashlights’ and ‘3 pack” on the front, as well as “made in China” and “DPCI# 234-02-1813” on back, the commission said.

The standard-size flashlights are black with an orange top and sold with six stencils: a pumpkin, skull and crossbones, ghost, spider, cat and witch.

Target stores across the U.S. sold the flashlights -- $1 for the mini flashlight and $2.50 for a standard flashlight with stencils -- from August to September, the commission said. The flashlights were manufactured in China by DGI of Warren, N.J., and Tien Hsing of Hong Kong, the agency said.

Consumers should stop using the flashlights and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
For more information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 or online at www.target.com.

-- Nathan Olivarez-Giles