Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2002-11-15T00:00:00
Product: Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals
Company: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Incidents / Injuries: Halo Burger received two reports of young children, who received minor skin irritation on their mouths from leaking flashlight batteries.
Recall Number: 03038
Product Type: Other Children’s Product
Hazard Type: Choking Hazard