CPSC, Halo Burger Announce Recall of Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals

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 choki…

Recall #: 03038
Affected scope: About 9,500

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The CPSC recalled The multicolored flashlights measure about 6 inches in length, and are made of translucen….

CPSC, Halo Burger Announce Recall of Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 15, 2002. Reason: The "AA" batteries provided with each flashlight can leak, which could cause irritation to the skin. When dis…. Remedy: Consumers should take these flashlights and batteries away from children immediately and …. Verify recall #03038 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The "AA" batteries provided with each flashlight can leak, which could cause irritation to the skin. When dis….

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agency class: November 15, 2002
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03038 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product 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.

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03038
Date reported	November 15, 2002
Date initiated	November 15, 2002
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 9,500
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should take these flashlights and batteries away from children immediately and return the flashlights and batteries to …

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 15, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03038.

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