Party Favors Lite-Up Torches and Laser Pointers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Multiple Standards; Imported by MTC Trading
Reviewed and published by MPB Safety Desk
Hazard
The recalled lite-up torches contain button cell batteries in violation of the mandatory standard for toys and the recalled mini laser pointers contain button cell batteries in violation of the mandatory standard for consumer products because the button cell batteries can be accessed easily by children. Additionally, the laser pointers do not have the warnings required under Reese's Law. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death.
What parents need to know
This recall involves Party Favors lite-up torches and mini laser pointers. These items were sold with pre-installed button cell batteries.
The recalled products have been recalled because the button cell batteries can be easily accessed by children. If swallowed, these batteries can cause serious internal chemical burns and can be fatal. The laser pointers also lack required safety warnings.
If you have these items, please stop using them immediately and keep them away from children. You can contact MTC Trading for a full refund. You will need to provide proof of disposal. Please remember that button cell batteries are hazardous and should be disposed of according to local hazardous waste guidelines.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission record
- Recall number
- #25450
- Recall date
- Units affected
- About 10,100
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the Lite-Up Torches and Mini Laser Pointers, take them away from children and place them where children cannot access them. Consumers may contact MTC Trading to request a full refund. Consumers will need to email a photograph confirming disposal of the lite-up torches or mini laser pointers to mtcmans@gmail.com to receive the refund. Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
- Product description
This recall involves Party Favors lite-up torches and mini laser pointers. The affected models are: Model PF-1082: A single lite-up torch sold in white, blue or orange, measuring about 5 inches long and 2 inches wide. Model PF-1227: A two-pack of lite-up torches sold in orange and green, measuring about 4 inches long and an inch wide. Model PF-1153: A three-pack of lite-up torches sold in orange, blue and green, measuring about 3 inches long and an inch wide. Model PF-1084: Mini laser pointers sold in blue, green, red and silver, measuring about 3 inches long and an inch wide. All products come with pre-installed button cell batteries. The model number can be found printed on the hang tag.
- Products and models
- Party Favors Lite-Up Torches and Mini Laser Pointers
- Sold at
- All Star Toys, Brooklyn, NY; Home Bargain, San Francisco, CA; One Dollar Only, San Francisco, CA; Almacenes Colon, Carolina, PR; Dollar Mart, Houston, TX; and various stores nationwide from June 2024 through May 2025 for about $1.
- Consumer contact
- MTC Trading at 650-866-4800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at mtcmans@gmail.com, or online at www.mtcmans.com/recall or www.mtcmans.com and click "Recall" for more information.
Recall details are summarized from official government sources and reviewed by our editors before publishing. Information can change after publication. Always confirm the current status, affected models, and remedy instructions in the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice before acting.
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