Eveready Battery “Pirates of the Caribbean” Medallion Squeeze Lights

Description: Eveready Battery Co. Recalls Toy Flashlights Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2007 Release #08-006 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 925-0628 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Eveready Battery Co. Recalls Toy Flashlights Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: "Pirates of the Caribbean" Medallion Squeeze Lights Units: About 79,000 Importer: Eveready Battery Co., of St. Louis, Mo. Hazard: Surface paints on the leather strap attached to the medallion squeeze light contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. 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. Sold at: Various retail stores and Web sites nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for between $4 and $6. Manufactured in: China 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. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Eveready at (800) 925-0628 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.Energizer.com [Learn More]