Flomo flashlights and lanterns
1 report to CPSC, the latest made Oct 6, 2011. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 1report to CPSC
- Oct 6, 2011the latest report was made
- Oct 6, 2011the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Flomo
- Maker
- FLOMO - NYGALA CORP.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Flashlights and lanternsCPSC’s product type: Flashlights or Battery-powered Lanterns (code 639), in Yard & Garden: Outdoor Lighting
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| October 2011 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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Hurt, care not known Made Oct 6, 2011, sent to the company Oct 31, 2011, published by CPSC Nov 15, 2011
The product, in the report: Flomo Projection FLashlight 4in by 1 foot packaging
The consumer stated that a plastic flashlight projecting Halloween images is a potential burn hazard. The product comes with no instructions, no warning and no batteries. The consumer attempted to place a battery into the flashlight and within 5 seconds the battery casing became very hot, within 15 seconds the plastic casing began to blister and melt. The consumer placed it in her sink and watched it blister and smoke. The consumer powered off the toy at the switch using a pot holder and the smoking subsided. The consumer stated that it took 30 minutes to allow the product to cool.
After the product cooled down the consumer opened the battery compartment and found that her batteries melted and had battery acid over her hand. The consumer called the media and will inspect the product. The consumer called the firm yesterday and left a message. The firm called her back the same day told that they would have the product recalled. The consumer has yet to call the retailer.
The consumer stated that the product has not caused damage to her home. The consumer was burned to her right hand on her inner palm but not any substantial burns. The consumer has called the fire department after the incident took place. The product takes AA batteries and does not indicate on the packaging to what ages the product is intended.
- Model
- HW189
- UPC
- 7791651826
- Bought
- Sep 26, 2011, about then
- Where
- Huntington Station, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 65, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Flomo, made or sold by FLOMO - NYGALA CORP.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Level of care not known
CPSC’s disclaimer
Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.