CPSC, Halo Burger Announce Recall of Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 03-038 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 15, 2002
- Category
- Power banks, chargers and batteries
- Products
- Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 9,500
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 5, 2025
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals · About 9,500 units
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Halo Burger restaurants distributed the flashlights as a premium with the kids meals in Genesee and Saginaw Counties in Michigan, from October 2002 through November 4, 2002. The flashlights were sold individually for about $1.50.; Halo Burger, of Flint, Mich..
Injuries or incidents reported
Halo Burger received two reports of young children, who received minor skin irritation on their mouths from leaking flashlight batteries.
Consumer contact
For additional questions, contact Halo Burger at (810) 238-1839 ext. 27 at anytime.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals (About 9,500 units). The multicolored flashlights measure about 6 inches in length, and are made of translucent plastic with a black cord attached at the end.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 5, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.