Halloween Flashlights Sold by Target are Being Recalled because of Burn Danger and Fire Hazard

With Halloween approaching it is very important that our children are kept safe during this time of the year.  There are many things that you need to consider when keeping your child safe on Halloween but now there has been one more thing you will need to protect your child against this Halloween. 

A recall was issued today by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today for mini Halloween flashlights that were sold at Target.  The product is being recalled due to concerns about the product overheating and burning children.  The CPSC received eight reports of the product overheating and one report of a child suffered burns because of the defective product.   Also, during a test done by Wallet Pop on the Halloween flashlights two of the three flashlights were defective in one pack.  The one flashlight began crackling and smoking before it was extinguished while the other flashlight began overheating and melting before it was extinguished. 

The defective child's flashlights were sold at Target stores nationwide for about $1.00 and were packaged in both packs of 3 mini flashlights which are red, green and black and were also sold in a pack with one orange and black flashlight with six stensils that have Halloween related images on them.  The product was made by Devrian Global Industries (packaging will say DGI on the front of the box) and will have a model number of DPCI# 234-02-1813 on the back.  These items should be returned immediately to Target for a refund of the full price.  This product should not be used due to a burn and fire hazard. 

With only 3 days left until Halloween it is important that you share this information with as many people with children as possible to avoid a child from potentially getting burned. 

Injuries are often times unavoidable due to a lack of concern on behalf of the manufacturer who creates a defective product.  If you or your child were injured by a defective product and would like to discuss what your rights are as an injured victim of a poorly manufacturered product click here.