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Bug's Life Flashlights Recalled by General Mills

Recall 99160a · August 19, 1999 · General Mills

What to doFollow the instructions in the official CPSC notice below.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
99160a (CPSC)
Recall date
August 19, 1999
Brand
General Mills
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Bug's Life Flashlights
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
August 19, 1999

What was recalled

Bug's Life Flashlights - General Mills, of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 139,000 "Bug's Life" mini-projector flashlights, used as a premium with its cereals.

Is my product affected?

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Bug's Life; WeatherMate; General Mills; Giant Eagle.

Recall history and context

General Mills appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Bug's Life Flashlights. , is recalling about 139,000 "Bug's Life" mini-projector flashlights, used as a premium with its cereals.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 19, 1999. 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.