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Fire / OverheatingOctober 28, 2010CPSC #11025

Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Halloween Lanterns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Product
Batteries
Units affected
682,000
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The bulb in the battery-operated lanterns can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Injuries

The firm has received one report of the bulb in a lantern overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Occasions, Deal$ and Dollar Tree Deal$ stores nationwide from August 2010 to October 2010 for about $1.

Photos

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