Eveready Battery Co. Recalls Toy Flashlights Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Source: CPSC Recall #08006
Recall Date
2007-10-04
Manufacturer
Eveready Battery Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
Units Affected
About 79,000
Products Involved
Pirates of the Caribbean Medallion Squeeze Lights
Hazard
Surface paints on the leather strap attached to the medallion squeeze light contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled squeeze light away from children immediately and contact the firm to receive a voucher for another Energizer-brand product.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Various retail stores and Web sites nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for between $4 and $6.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recall involves "Pirates of the Caribbean" medallion squeeze lights, which is gold-colored and about 1¾ inches across. It is attached to a leather strap and metal clasp.
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