CPSC, Halo Burger Announce Recall of Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals
Source: CPSC Recall #03038
Recall Date
2002-11-15
Manufacturer
Halo Burger, of Flint, Mich.
Units Affected
About 9,500
Products Involved
Flashlights and Batteries Sold in Kids Meals
Hazard
The "AA" batteries provided with each flashlight can leak, which could cause irritation to the skin. When disassembled, the flashlights also have small parts that can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
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.
Reported Injuries
Halo Burger received two reports of young children, who received minor skin irritation on their mouths from leaking flashlight batteries.
Sold At
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.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28