Little Tikes Recalls Animal Shaped Flashlights

20,800 recalled due to excess levels of lead.

Did your little tyke receive a Glowin’ Dino or Doggy animal flashlight from Target this Christmas? The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with The Little Tikes Co. has announced a voluntary recall of about 20,800 Glowin’ Dino and Glowin’ Doggy Animal Flashlights. The light green paint on the dinosaur-shaped flashlight and the brown paint on the dog-shaped flashlight could contain excess levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects, according to the CPSC.The Glowin’ Dino Flashlight and the Glowin’ Doggy Flashlight are about 9-inches long and make an electronic sound when switched on. The green dinosaur roars, and the white and brown dog barks. Only flashlights with the following date codes are in included in the recall: LC5H161, LC5H291, LC5I031, LC5I091, LC5I131, LC5J061, LC5J231, and LC5J311. The date codes are found on the bottom of the flashlights. Units that do not contain these codes or other animal flashlight characters made by The Little Tikes Co. are not included in this recall. Also, units that have an “R” at the end of the date code are not included in the recall, according to the CPSC.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled flashlights away from young children and contact Little Tikes for more information. Consumers will get a free replacement flashlight or refund.

For more information, contact The Little Tikes Co. toll-free at (866) 765-6729 anytime, or visit the company’s Web site at littletikes.com.