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Halo Recalls Promotional Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Button Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards

Reported: December 1, 2021 Initiated: December 1, 2021 #22024

Product Description

This recall involves five models of children's projector flashlights: Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Avengers and ESPN. They have a key chain on one end and a flashlight projector on the other end. The model name is imprinted on the middle of the flashlight. The flashlights are red, dark blue or light blue. They measure 3 inches long and .5 inches in diameter. The recalled flashlights were part of a Disney-branded care package that also includes a tote bag, silicone wristband, playing cards, ink pen, journal, wall decals and a set of postcards. There are four button cell batteries with model number LR41 inside the flashlight.

Reason for Recall

A child can disassemble the projector flashlight and access the button cell batteries, posing ingestion and choking hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled projector flashlight away from children, stop using it, and contact Halo for a full refund and a pre-paid shipping label to return the projector flashlight. Upon return, Halo will send the consumer a $5 gift card redeemable at a major national retailer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves five models of children's projector flashlights: Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Avengers and ESPN. They have a key chain on one end and a flashlight projector on the other end. The model name is imprinted on the middle of the flashlight. The flashlights are red, dark blue or light blue. They measure 3 inches long and .5 inches in diameter. The recalled flashlights were part of a Disney-branded care package that also includes a tote bag, silicone wristband, playing cards, ink pen, journal, wall decals and a set of postcards. There are four button cell batteries with model number LR41 inside the flashlight.. Recalled by Starlight Children's Foundation, of Culver City, California. Units affected: About 82,500.
Why was this product recalled?
A child can disassemble the projector flashlight and access the button cell batteries, posing ingestion and choking hazards.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled projector flashlight away from children, stop using it, and contact Halo for a full refund and a pre-paid shipping label to return the projector flashlight. Upon return, Halo will send the consumer a $5 gift card redeemable at a major national retailer.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 1, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 22024.