Those vampire teeth, slimy eyes and long black press-on nails have loads of play-value after the scary Halloween night has passed. Unfortunately, many times the cheap discount store novelties have less than stellar reputation for safety.
Take, for example, the ten-thousand Halloween Projection Flashlights that sold for just $1.00 at discount stores in Utah, Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, California, Connecticut, Florida and Maryland from August 2010 through October 2011.
The novelty lights were made in China and imported by Nygala Corporation (New Jersey). A product safety recall was announced this week when the importer received a report that one of the small flashlights overheated, melting the plastic. This poses a potential fire and burn hazard to the user.The black and orange 6.5-inch handle of the plastic flashlight includes images of cats, bats, haunted houses witches, and pumpkins. Six projection lenses attach to the flashlight. Powered by two AA batteries, the word “Flomo,” “HW189” and UPC 677916518266 can be found printed on the product packaging.
Those who purchased these flashlights themselves should remove the batteries and dispose of them properly, then return the flashlight to the store of purchase for a full refund.
Those who received the flashlights as a Halloween give-away should stop using the product immediately, remove and properly dispose of the batteries, and contact the company website for disposal directions.
Nygala Corporation can be reached via phone at (800) 445-5936.
The company website is: www.flomousa.com
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