Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2001-03-19T00:00:00
Product: Light and Glitter Wands
Company: Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio sold these wands, from January 2000 through January 2001, for between $2 and $4.
Hazard: The batteries can short-circuit, causing the wands' handles to become very hot and melt the plastic, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
Description: The "All That Glitters" light and glitter wand is about 9 inches long, and has a gold-colored handle with a clear plastic ball on top filled with a pink liquid and glitter. Pushing on the bottom of the wand illuminates the ball. The wand operates with two AA-batteries. A plastic label on the side of the wand reads, "AA x2."
Remedy: Consumers should take these wands away from children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Incidents / Injuries: Meijer has received two reports of the wands short-circuiting, causing the wands to become hot to the touch and the plastic to melt. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number: 01109b
Product Type: Other Children’s Product
Hazard Type: Burn / Fire Hazard