Halloween flashlights recalled by Target due to burn hazard; Sony recalls AC adapters due to shock hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Target, announced a voluntary recall of Halloween flashlights.

• Name of Product: Halloween Flashlights
• Units: About 610,000 Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
• Manufacturer: DGI LLC, of Warren, N.J. and Tien Hsing, of Wanchai, Hong Kong Hazard: The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received eight reports of flashlights overheating and melting, including one report of burns to the hand.
• Description: This recall involves two types of Halloween-themed flashlights: the mini flashlights and flashlights sold with stencils. Mini Flashlights - The mini flashlights have a key ring extending from the bottom and were sold in a pack of three colors: orange, green and black. The orange and purple packaging has "Mini Flashlights (3 Pack)" printed on the front and "DGI", "Made in China" and "DPCI# 234-02-1813" printed on the back. Standard Size Flashlights - Also included in the recall are standard sized flashlights with a black handle and an orange top. The flashlights were sold with six stencils in various colors and images: a pumpkin, ghost, spider, cat, witch and skull & cross-bones. "Flashlight with Stencil" is printed on the front and "Tien Hsing," "Made in China" and "234 02 1838" is printed on the back of the packaging.
• Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide from August 2009 through September 2009 for $1 for the mini flashlights and $2.50 for the flashlights with stencils.
• Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumer should immediately stop using the flashlights and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.
• Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site.

CPSC and Sony recalls computer AC adapters due to shock hazard 

• Name of Product: Sony VAIO Computer AC Adapters
• Units: About 69,000
• Manufacturer: Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif.
• Hazard: Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
• Incidents/Injuries: Sony has received four reports of adapters short circuiting. No incidents occurred in the United States. No injuries have been reported.
• Description: The recalled AC adapter model is the Sony VGP-AC19V17, which was supplied for use with the following
• Sony products: Product Types Using the AC Adapters Product Models Using the AC Adapters All-in-one VAIO Desktop Computers VGC-LT series and VGC-JS2 series VAIO Docking Stations VGP-PRBX1 and VGP-PRFE1
• Sold at: The SonyStyle stores and Web site, authorized electronics retailers and authorized business- to- business dealers nationwide from September 2005 through October 2009 for between $900 and $3300 for desktop computers and $250 and $300 for docking stations.
• Manufactured in: China
• Remedy: Consumers should turn off their computer, unplug it and stop using the recalled AC adapters immediately and contact Sony to arrange for a free replacement of the affected AC adapter.
• Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Sony toll-free at (877) 361-4481 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site.

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