CPSC, Halo Burger Announce Recall of Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals

Recalled November 15, 2002 · CPSC recall 03038 · Halo Burger

Hazard

The "AA" batteries provided with each flashlight can leak, which could cause irritation to the skin. When disassembled, the flashlights also have small parts that can pose a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take these flashlights and batteries away from children immediately and return the flashlights and batteries to any Halo Burger restaurant to receive a $5 gift certificate, or discard flashlights and batteries in a safe manner.

Units

About 9,500

Incidents / injuries

Halo Burger received two reports of young children, who received minor skin irritation on their mouths from leaking flashlight batteries.

Description

The multicolored flashlights measure about 6 inches in length, and are made of translucent plastic with a black cord attached at the end. "Halo Burger" is written on the side of the flashlight. "Made in China" is printed on a gold-colored label on the bottom of the flashlight. The two "AA" batteries included with the flashlight are labeled "Spadelove Ultra" and are black with a bronze top band.

What to do

Contact

For additional questions, contact Halo Burger at (810) 238-1839 ext. 27 at anytime.

Product

Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals

Imported by

Halo Burger, of Flint, Mich.

Retailers

Halo Burger restaurants distributed the flashlights as a premium with the kids meals in Genesee and Saginaw Counties in Michigan, from October 2002 through November 4, 2002. The flashlights were sold individually for about $1.50.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →