Halloween Projector Flashlights Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 16, 2026

Recall Information Record
Database: Consumer Safety Database
Record Type: Factual Recall Information
Source: CPSC Recall Notice

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1. Recall Summary

NPW Group, of Cincinnati, Ohio, is recalling Halloween Projector Flashlights. The recall was initiated due to reports that the flashlights can overheat and melt the outer casing, posing fire and burn hazards. The recall was published on October 10, 2024. The flashlights were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com during September 2024 for about $3. The firm has received nine reports of overheating, including six reports of smoke or fire, resulting in four reports of minor burn injuries. The product was manufactured in China.

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2. Affected Products

The recall involves NPW Halloween Projector Flashlights. The flashlight is orange with white stripes and a black end piece. It measures approximately six inches long by one inch wide. The product comes with three Halloween themed projector covers, including pumpkin, ghost, and skull patterns, that fit over the black end piece to change the pattern of the flashlight. The flashlight uses two AA batteries. Approximately 4,700 units are affected. The specific model number is not specified in the recall notice.

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3. Hazard Information

The flashlights can overheat and melt the outer casing, posing fire and burn hazards. The firm has received nine reports of overheating, including six reports of smoke or fire. These incidents resulted in four reports of minor burn injuries. No other injury details are specified in the recall notice.

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4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights. Consumers should turn off the product, remove the batteries, and mark the product with “recalled” in permanent marker prior to returning the flashlight to Target. Consumers should then return the recalled flashlights to any Target store for a full refund. Target is contacting all known purchasers directly.

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5. Official Remedy

The official remedy is a full refund. Consumers who return the recalled flashlights to any Target store will receive a full refund. No other remedy options are specified in the recall notice.

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6. Contact Information

Consumers may contact NPW Group at 888-674-3778 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email the firm at technical@npwgroup.com or visit the firm’s website at www.npwgroup.com/recalls or www.npwgroup.com and click on “Recalls” for more information. The recall notice does not specify a contact for Target beyond the in-store return process.

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