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Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

Date: October 28, 2009
Company: DGI LLC, of Warren, N.J.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumer should immediately stop using the flashlights and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.

Affected Products

This recall involves two types of Halloween-themed flashlights: the mini flashlights and flashlights sold with stencils. Mini Flashlights - The mini flashlights have a key ring extending from the bottom and were sold in a pack of three colors: orange, green and black. The orange and purple packaging has "Mini Flashlights (3 Pack)" printed on the front and "DGI", "Made in China" and "DPCI# 234-02-1813" printed on the back. Standard Size Flashlights - Also included in the recall are standard sized flashlights with a black handle and an orange top. The flashlights were sold with six stencils in various colors and images: a pumpkin, ghost, spider, cat, witch and skull & cross-bones. "Flashlight with Stencil" is printed on the front and "Tien Hsing," "Made in China" and "234 02 1838" is printed on the back of the packaging.

Why Was This Recalled?

The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About DGI LLC, of Warren, N.J.

DGI LLC, of Warren, N.J. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report