Bug's Life Flashlights Recalled by General Mills
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?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Bug's Life Flashlights
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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.