Moderate Recalled October 19, 2010 About 275,000 units Updated July 5, 2016

Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

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The hazard

The flashlights can cause the batteries and/or bulb to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Incidents reported: The firm has received three reports of incidents involving batteries overheating in the recalled flashlights. Reported incidents include a flashlight that melted and a flashlight battery that caught fire. No injuries have been reported.

What to do now

Refund

See the official notice for remedy instructions.

Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dollartree.com

About this recall

The recalled projector flashlights are about 6 1/2 inches in length and have the Wolverine, Spider-Man and Iron Man characters and names printed on them. The flashlights come with five extra mini discs that attach to the flashlight to project various images. The back of the packaging contains the number 16879-20012-003-1003 and UPC 639277168795.

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Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Photos: U.S. CPSC