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CPSC recall · Reported December 1, 2021

Halo Recalls Promotional Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Button Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards

A child can disassemble the projector flashlight and access the button cell batteries, posing ingestion and choking hazards.

Recall #
22024
Affected scope
About 82,500
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Starlight Children's Foundation, of Culver City, California recalled This recall involves five models of children's projector flashlights: Disney, Pixar, Star… - a moderate-severity action.

Halo Recalls Promotional Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Button Battery Ingestion… was recalled by Starlight Children's Foundation, of Culver City, California in December 1, 2021. Reason: A child can disassemble the projector flashlight and access the button cell batteries, posing ingestion and c…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled projector flashlight away from children, s…. Verify recall #22024 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Starlight Children's Foundation, of Culver City, California issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-A child can disassemble the projector flashlight and access the button cell batteries, posing ingestion and c….

Moderate
severity level
December 1, 2021
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #22024) was formally reported on December 1, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Starlight Children's Foundation, of Culver City, California is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 82,500.

The documented reason for this recall is: A child can disassemble the projector flashlight and access the button cell batteries, posing ingestion and choking hazards. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately take the recalled projector flashlight away from children, stop using it, and contact Halo for a full refund and a pre-paid shipping label to return the projector flashli… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 82,500

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves five models of children's projector flashlights: Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Avengers and ESPN. They have a key chain on one end and a flashlight projector on the other end. The model name is imprinted on the middle of the flashlight. The flashlights are red, dark blue or light blue. They measure 3 inches long and .5 inches in diameter. The recalled flashlights were part of a Disney-branded care package that also includes a tote bag, silicone wristband, playing cards, ink pen, journal, wall decals and a set of postcards. There are four button cell batteries with model number LR41 inside the flashlight.

Reason for recall

A child can disassemble the projector flashlight and access the button cell batteries, posing ingestion and choking hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled projector flashlight away from children, stop using it, and contact Halo for a full refund and a pre-paid shipping label to return the projector flashlight. Upon return, Halo will send the consumer a $5 gift card redeemable at a major national retailer.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 22024
Date reported December 1, 2021
Date initiated December 1, 2021
Recalling firm Starlight Children's Foundation, of Culver City, California
Affected scope About 82,500
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 immediately take the recalled projector flashlight away from children, stop using it, and contact Halo for a ful…

  • Check the recall number (22024) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves five models of children's projector flashlights: Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Avengers and ESPN. They have a key chain on one end and a flashlight projector on the other end. The model name is imprinted on the middle of the flashlight. The flashlights are red, dark blue or light blue. They measure 3 inches long and .5 inches in diameter. The recalled flashlights were part of a Disney-branded care package that also includes a tote bag, silicone wristband, playing cards, ink pen, journal, wall decals and a set of postcards. There are four button cell batteries with model number LR41 inside the flashlight.. Recalled by Starlight Children's Foundation, of Culver City, California. Units affected: About 82,500.
Why was this product recalled?
A child can disassemble the projector flashlight and access the button cell batteries, posing ingestion and choking hazards.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled projector flashlight away from children, stop using it, and contact Halo for a full refund and a pre-paid shipping label to return the projector flashlight. Upon return, Halo will send the consumer a $5 gift card redeemable at a major national retailer.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 1, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 22024.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (22024) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 1, 2021. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.