CPSC, Meijer Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Wands
Source: CPSC Recall #01109b
Recall Date
2001-03-19
Manufacturer
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Units Affected
About 5,000
Products Involved
Light and Glitter Wands
Hazard
The batteries can short-circuit, causing the wands' handles to become very hot and melt the plastic, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these wands away from children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Reported Injuries
Meijer has received two reports of the wands short-circuiting, causing the wands to become hot to the touch and the plastic to melt. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio sold these wands, from January 2000 through January 2001, for between $2 and $4.
Full Recall Description
The "All That Glitters" light and glitter wand is about 9 inches long, and has a gold-colored handle with a clear plastic ball on top filled with a pink liquid and glitter. Pushing on the bottom of the wand illuminates the ball. The wand operates with two AA-batteries. A plastic label on the side of the wand reads, "AA x2."
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