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The Little Tikes Co. Recalls Animal-Shaped Flashlights Containing Lead Paint Sold at Target

CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-03-01 · 06100

Hazards

The light green paint on the dinosaur-shaped flashlight and the brown paint on the dog-shaped flashlight could contain excess levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Recall

Number
06100
Date
2006-03-01
Injuries reported
1

Products

Names
Glowin' Dino and Glowin' Doggy Animal Flashlights

Companies

Manufacturer(s)
The Little Tikes Co., of Hudson, Ohio
Retailer(s)
Only at Target stores nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for about $10.
Country of manufacture
China

Description

The Glowin' Dino Flashlight and the Glowin' Doggy Flashlight are about 9 inches long and make an electronic sound when switched on. The green dinosaur roars, and the white and brown dog barks. Only flashlights with the following date codes are included in the recall: LC5H161, LC5H291, LC5I031, LC5I091, LC5I131, LC5J061, LC5J231, and LC5J311. The date codes are found on the bottom of the flashlights. Units that do not contain these codes or other animal flashlight characters made by The Little Tikes Co. are not included in this recall. Also, units that have an "R" at the end of the date code are not included in the recall.

Source

Authoritative
CPSC recall page
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